Bioengineering
Donnelly Centre Research Themes
Our faculty are developing cutting-edge tools and techniques—such as advanced microscopy, organoids and organs-on-chips—to make research more efficient and more accurately reflect biological processes. By leveraging technological innovation and biomimetic design, we aim to transform how diseases are studied and treated.
Bioengineering News
Jun 12, 2025
A postdoctoral fellow from the Wheeler Microfluidics Laboratory has published research on the ebb and flow of bacteria in the human digestive system. Dr. Ali Salari is one of two authors, along with Dr. Jonas Cremer of Stanford’s Department of Biology, of “Diurnal Variations in Digestion and Flow Drive Microbial Dynamics in the Gut,” which went live as a highlighted article in the journal PRX Life on June 9th.
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.