News & Updates Archive (2021)

ChemE Future Leader: Daniel Shi

By Jennifer Hsu | August 26, 2021 | Comments Off on ChemE Future Leader: Daniel Shi

As a teenager, Daniel Shi (ChemE 2T2 + PEY Co-op) knew he wanted to study engineering, as the thought of actualizing ideas into tangible applications intrigued him. “I’ve always been […]

With a focus on skin cells, U of T’s Michael Sefton seeks ‘huge step forward’ in diabetes treatment

By Branden Wesseling | August 26, 2021 | Comments Off on With a focus on skin cells, U of T’s Michael Sefton seeks ‘huge step forward’ in diabetes treatment

  Story originally appeared in U of T News.   Can dendritic cells found in the skin be an important piece of the puzzle of enabling stem cell transplants for diabetes? […]

Q&A: Can green infrastructure keep microplastics out of the environment?

By Jennifer Hsu | August 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Q&A: Can green infrastructure keep microplastics out of the environment?

You may have heard of the Great Pacific garbage patch, but the majority of plastic waste in the environment is more subtle: tiny particles ranging from the size of a […]

Grad Shout Out: Amardeep Singh

By MEng Coordinator | August 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Grad Shout Out: Amardeep Singh

In this Grad Shout Out, we talk to Amardeep Singh, a recent MEng graduate who completed a Biomanufacturing emphasis.   What are you currently working on? Currently, I’m focusing on […]

‘The public health evidence is clear’: Salvatore Spadafora on U of T’s vaccine requirement

By Branden Wesseling | August 12, 2021 | Comments Off on ‘The public health evidence is clear’: Salvatore Spadafora on U of T’s vaccine requirement

  As it prepares for a safe return to campus this fall, the University of Toronto has announced a vaccination requirement and implemented a comprehensive 12-step plan for students, staff, faculty and […]

Profs. Chris Lawson and Jay Werber Among Nine U of T Engineering Projects to Receive CFI JELF Funding

By Branden Wesseling | August 11, 2021 | Comments Off on Profs. Chris Lawson and Jay Werber Among Nine U of T Engineering Projects to Receive CFI JELF Funding

Newly arrived ChemE Professors Chris Lawson and Jay Werber are among nine U of T Engineering professors who have received support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans […]

Ground-breaking technology by Micellae, a University of Toronto spinout, set to revolutionize cannabinoid delivery

By Jennifer Hsu | August 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Ground-breaking technology by Micellae, a University of Toronto spinout, set to revolutionize cannabinoid delivery

Micellae Delivery Systems Inc. (“Micellae”) recently announced the launch of its breakthrough drug delivery technology, O2W, the fastest oral bioavailability-enhancing formulation. While cannabinoids can have immense therapeutic benefits, there are […]

Medicine by Design’s executive director launches new chapter in diabetes research with JDRF grant

By Jennifer Hsu | August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Medicine by Design’s executive director launches new chapter in diabetes research with JDRF grant

Can “dendritic” cells found in the skin be an important piece of the puzzle of enabling stem cell transplants for diabetes?  Renowned University of Toronto tissue engineer Michael Sefton is sure enough […]

New Trains and Reduced Friction Braking Improve Air Quality in Toronto’s Subways

By Branden Wesseling | August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on New Trains and Reduced Friction Braking Improve Air Quality in Toronto’s Subways

Story by Marit Mitchell, U of T Engineering News   Air quality on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway platforms improved substantially with the rollout of new cars on Line 1, […]

U of T to Require Vaccination for High-Risk Activities, Self-Declaration of Vaccination Status

By Branden Wesseling | August 5, 2021 | Comments Off on U of T to Require Vaccination for High-Risk Activities, Self-Declaration of Vaccination Status

Story by Rahul Kalvapalle, U of T News   The University of Toronto will require students, faculty, staff and librarians who participate in activities that carry a higher risk of […]