Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME), University of Toronto. Home of MASc, MEng & PhD programs in biomedical & clinical engineering @uoftengineering @UofT.
Joined June 2011
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
28 Jan 2025
So proud of the amazing Andrea Hung & Elizabeth Chiu for receiving the @bme_uoft Unsung Hero Award!🎉 Their dedication, selflessness, and behind-the-scenes impact inspire us all! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!👏#Leadership #UnsungHeroes bme.utoronto.ca/news/elizabe…
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Researchers from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto have developed a novel method to extend the duration of glaucoma treatment dramatically: bme.utoronto.ca/news/new-dru…
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We'll be hosting Kris Shah, President of Baylis Medical Technologies, as he shares the incredible journey of the RF Transseptal System—from concept to global standard of care, treating over 2M patients worldwide.
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
16 Jan 2025
#UofT to host new national hub to advance life sciences breakthroughs ➡️ uoft.me/bcP
ALT The new health hub will build on the university's track record of supporting research commercialization including events such as AcceleratorFest (pictured above), held in September 2024
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
15 Jan 2025
Join us for our first ECHO Lessons from Leaders webinar of 2025, featuring Dr. @craigsimmons11, Co-Founder of BoutIQ Solutions (formerly MetabolIQ) - an early stage Canadian company with expertise in cell culture media optimization. Register in advance: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Researchers from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at U of T have found that studying blood flow in leg muscles may help detect cardiovascular disease earlier compared to standardized tests, opening the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes: uoft.me/bbi
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Researchers from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto have developed a new method to precisely control the structure and function of immune complexes (ICs) using DNA origami: discover.bme.utoronto.ca/eng…
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Professor @Milos R. Popovic has been named a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC). He is one of 23 distinguished engineers selected this year for their outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and their service to society: discover.bme.utoronto.ca/pro…
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
11 Dec 2024
đź«€ Don't miss this episode with Dr. Milica Radisic (@milicaruoft) from @bme_uoft!
She talks about cardiac chips for #DiseaseModeling and #DrugTesting, how #macrophages can promote vascularization, and building a spin-off company.
Listen now: bit.ly/4feWyLF
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U of T Biomedical Engineering researchers have created a flexible, biodegradable electrode that stimulates neural precursor cells in the brain: discover.bme.utoronto.ca/dev…
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.@TheChanLab and team at @DonnellyCentre present QBox- an automated, portable cartridge-and-instrument quantum dot barcodes assay system for potential applications in rapid multiplexed diagnostics. @UofT @bme_uoft
Read: go.acs.org/bPc
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
A team of #UofTEngineering students achieved their best result to date at the @iGEM competition. The team placed in the top 10 in the overgraduate competition, and received awards for the best model and best entrepreneurship. Learn more: uofteng.ca/tctf73
ALT Members of the iGEM Toronto team post together with their best model award. They are standing in front of the logo for the competition which is green and white. The group is arranged into two rows, the back row has seven people standing and the front row has five kneeling.
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
đź“Ł Applications for the #TRCHR #Innovation Fund are now open! The Centre is committed to advancing basic, translational & clinical #research, with a focus on #collaborative projects that drive impact.
đź’ˇ Discover more and apply today: ow.ly/McQH50U5nLa
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Professors Michael Garton, Azadeh Kushki, and Warren Chan have each received CRC funding to drive forward-thinking research in synthetic biology, personalized neurodevelopmental health, and nanotechnology: discover.bme.utoronto.ca/thr…
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
12 Nov 2024
đź”” Our 2025 Collaboration Starter Grants competition is OPEN!
We're offering grants up to $10K to support the formation of collaborations with new partners on early-stage projects that advance equitable access to #heartfailure care. Learn more: transformhf.ca/opportunities…
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Professor Alison McGuigan (ChemE, BME) has earned an Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC): lnkd.in/g7zF4NFA
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Professor Milica Radisic has received this year’s John C. Polanyi Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC): news.engineering.utoronto.ca…
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Prof. Leo Chou has been awarded $130K in funding from the Cancer Research Society to propel forward an ambitious project aiming to boost the effectiveness of cancer vaccines: lnkd.in/guVc6AWy
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Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto retweeted
5 Nov 2024
#exosomes from cardiomyocytes hurt and from endothelial cells aid vascularization
Endothelial extracellular vesicles enhance vascular self-assembly in engineered human cardiac tissues doi.org/10.1088/1758-5090/ad… via @Biofabrication
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