Bioengineering
Donnelly Centre Research Themes
Our faculty develop cutting-edge methods and materials, including organoids and organs-on-chips, to conduct research that is more efficient and representative of biological processes that occur in the human body. We aim to harness technological innovation and biomimetic design to improve how disease is studied and treated.
Bioengineering News
Jan 23, 2025
Researchers from the University of Toronto have developed a novel method to dramatically extend the duration of glaucoma treatment. By leveraging colloidal drug aggregates, the team has created a technology capable of releasing medication in the eye for seven weeks with a single injection.
Dec 3, 2024
Researchers at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto have developed a flexible, biodegradable electrode capable of stimulating neural precursor cells (NPCs) in the brain. This device delivers targeted electrical stimulation for up to seven days before dissolving naturally, eliminating the need for surgical removal.
Sep 4, 2024
A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of DNA evidence.
Aug 28, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a method for co-delivering therapeutic RNA and potent drugs directly into cells, potentially leading to a more effective treatment of diseases in the future. This research explores how ionizable drugs can be used to co-formulate small interfering RNA (siRNA) for more effective intracellular delivery.