Institute of Biomedical Engineering @ University of Toronto

Last night @deepakundur.bsky.social, Ali and I were inducted as Fellows into the Engineering Institute of Canada. Markus and @cyclocrossguy.bsky.social were there to celebrate with us.

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⏳ The #TRCHR 2025 Education Fund Deadline is less than a week away!

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Come join our team! We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to join our group at @bme-uoft.bsky.social and @kiteuhn.bsky.social. The work will focus on the chronic stability of peripheral nerve interfaces. Details at the link below:

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Two U of T Biomedical Engineering Professors Renew Canada Research Chairs - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Azadeh Yadollahi (left), a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cardiorespiratory Engineering, and Aaron Wheeler (right), a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Microfluidics Bioanalysis, are among 179 research...

Two faculty members from the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have been awarded the renewal of their Canada Research Chair (CRC) positions: bme.utoronto.ca/news/two-u-o...

Selene Carey, Publishing Director of Fully Open Access Journals - Medicine and Life Sciences Journals at @springernature.com, is presenting ‘Navigating the Journey to Journal Publication’ at @bme-uoft.bsky.social Invited Academic Speaker Series

Location: 255 Huron St., room 202

Time: Now

2024 Terasaki Media Contest Winners Announced Woodland Hills, CA – February 25, 2025– The Terasaki Institute's recent media contest, "Beyond the Horizon: The Future of Bioengineering," drew outstanding entries from across our community, exploring...

Congrats to Mohammad Nazeri for securing third place in the Terasaki Institute's photo contest with his piece, "Symphony of Hydrogels: Blossoms of Automation." Inspired by Andy Warhol's Pop Art, Mohammad's work beautifully merges art and science: shorturl.at/aYreM

BME graduate student receives Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award  - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Mohammadamir (Amir) G. Moghaddam has been named as the recipient of the 2025-26 Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award, recognizing his outstanding academic achievements and leadership. This prest...

Mohammadamir (Amir) G. Moghaddam has been named as the recipient of the 2025-26 Adel S. Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award, recognizing his outstanding academic achievements and leadership: bme.utoronto.ca/news/bme-gra... @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social

Aisha Raji’s journey into biomedical engineering was inspired by witnessing healthcare challenges in Nigeria and her grandmother’s stroke. Now a Ph.D. student at KITE Research Institute, she’s developing robotic rehab tech to enhance patient independence: bme.utoronto.ca/news/faces-o...

Tochukwu Ayadiuno is a biomedical engineer currently pursuing a PhD in Professor Penney Gilbert's lab, her work aims to unlock new possibilities for regenerative medicine and therapeutic applications for age- and disease-related muscular dysfunction.

Read more about her profile: lnkd.in/erPBSK6a

Faces of BME - Theophilus Ofori - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Faces of BME – Theophilus Ofori Theophilus Ofori, an MEng student at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, is an accomplished biomedical engineer specializing in medical equipment management, planning, and clinical […]

Theophilus Ofori, an MEng student at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, is an accomplished biomedical engineer specializing in medical equipment management, planning, and clinical research. Read more about his profile: bme.utoronto.ca/news/faces-o...

Faces of BME - Jennifer Akaade - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Faces of BME – Jennifer Akaade Jennifer Akaade, a Mastercard Scholar pursuing her MEng at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, has built an impressive foundation in computer engineering. As the […...

Jennifer Akaade, a Mastercard Scholar pursuing her MEng at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, has built an impressive foundation in computer engineering. Read more about her profile here: bme.utoronto.ca/news/faces-o... @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uoftengineering.bsky.social

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing four profiles highlighting the talented biomedical engineering students at our Institute in celebration of Black History Month. Stay tuned!

Prof. Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng and her team have developed an MRI imaging technique that reconstructs high-resolution images from just one data point per time frame. This could enhance disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring, making MRI scans more efficient and precise: doi.org/10.1371/jour...

KITE & @bme-uoft.bsky.social celebrated the launch of the KITE Collaborative yesterday with @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @cyclocrossguy.bsky.social and @bradwouters.com. Learn more about how it lowers the barriers to working together: bit.ly/3X0Xg8R @uhnresearch.bsky.social @uhntoronto.bsky.social

Yesterday, we were honoured to host Kris Shah, president of Baylis Medical Technologies, for an inspiring talk on Innovating the RF Transseptal System to Global Impact.

Thank you, Kris, for your time, expertise, and leadership in advancing medical innovation!

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Professor Elaine Biddiss Receives CIHR Grant to Advance Digital Motor Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Professor Elaine Biddiss receives CIHR grant to advance digital motor rehabilitation for children with disabilities Young people with motor disabilities could soon benefit from more accessible and per...

Professor Elaine Biddiss has been awarded a $1.2 million Project Grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to explore the trustworthiness of person-generated health data from motion capture technology: uoft.me/bgZ @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social @uoftengineering.bsky.social

This new drug delivery method could offer long-lasting relief for eye diseases Colloidal drug aggregates prolong effect of glaucoma medicine up to seven weeks with a single, non-invasive injection

A research team at #UofTEngineering, led by Prof Molly Shoichet (ChemE & @bme-uoft.bsky.social) is exploring a way to replace months of daily eye drops with a single, non-invasive injection. Their latest research could lead to a longer-lasting treatment for glaucoma. uofteng.ca/6nbw2d #UofT

ICYMI: 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.

Professor Jonathan Rocheleau Awarded CIHR Grant to Investigate Key Mechanism in Diabetes Treatment - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Professor Jonathan Rocheleau Awarded CIHR Grant to Investigate Key Mechanism in Diabetes Treatment Professor Jonathan Rocheleau, a researcher at the University Health Network (UHN) and the Institute o...

Professor Jonathan Rocheleau has received a $100,000 grant from CIHR to explore a crucial aspect of insulin release—a process essential for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels: bme.utoronto.ca/news/profess...

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Restoration of Rapid Wound Repair Despite Immunosuppressants - Department of Cell & Systems Biology Inhibiting breakdown of cell components can restore rapid wound healing even in the presence of immunosuppressants used by transplant recipients according to fruit fly research from Prof Rodgrigo Fern...

Researchers at U of T have determined that immunosuppressants used with transplant recipients slow wound repair by inhibiting the growth of cells adjacent to wounds. They have found ways to restore rapid wound repair in an in vivo animal model: csb.utoronto.ca/restoration-...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reaching the Hardest to Reach in Health & Employment (Case Studies from Student-led Research). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abou... Join us for an insightful webinar that highlights critical findings into the challenges and possibilities of accessing health and employment in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach communities. Throug...

ICYMI: This Wednesday's #UofT and Reach Alliance research panel features Jemila Abdulai, an MEng student from the @bme-uoft.bsky.social — presenting her team’s case study research. Register today: bit.ly/HealthInAfricaSeries

U of T Engineering ranked first in Canada in 2025 Times Higher Education’s global subject ranking Faculty of Applied Sciences & Engineering rises three spots to 23

#UofTEngineering has climbed to the 23rd spot in the
@timeshighered.bsky.social's World University Rankings by Subject 2025 🎉 The faculty has jumped three spots since last year and is the only Canadian engineering school in the top 25: news.engineering.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-engin... #UofT

New drug delivery system could improve glaucoma treatment - Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Dr. Mickael Dang (left) and University Professor Molly Shoichet (right) showcase a breakthrough: a single injection using colloidal drug aggregates (CDAs) can release glaucoma medication in the eye fo...

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...

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.

New study points to leg muscle as a potential early warning system for heart failure

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

Engineering synthetic immune complexes using DNA nanotechnology

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/engineering-...

Professor Milos R. Popovic Named Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Canada

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/professor-mi...

Developing biodegradable brain stimulation electrodes for neural repair

U of T Biomedical Engineering researchers have created a flexible, biodegradable electrode that stimulates neural precursor cells in the brain: discover.bme.utoronto.ca/developing-b...