(Opens in new window) December 22, 2021 THE TORONTO STAR In the media: Seven tech trends to watch in 2022 McMaster scientists recently found a way to better control the fat and muscle content of cultured meat, bringing the possibility of lab-grown steak a step closer.
December 8, 2021 Researchers create contamination test for dairy products, using technology that can be printed inside containers Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to reach anyone’s lips.
(Opens in new window) November 25, 2021 CBC News In the media: Canada’s mask guidance has changed. Here’s why you might need an upgrade Fit is essential in terms of how effective filtration happens in a real setting, says Ravi Selvaganapathy, McMaster professor of biomedical engineering
May 19, 2021 Kathryn Grandfield wins prestigious Human Frontier Science Program grant The $1.3 million research grant could lead to better understanding of — and treatments for — illnesses related to bone density.
(Opens in new window) November 29, 2020 CBC News In the media: Reproduction problems in male river otters linked to oilsands contaminants in new study The findings could point to broader environmental consequences in the region.
October 14, 2020 Microscopic bone discovery holds promise for implants and bone diseases The team of researchers has found that bone mineral can form in clusters in addition to forming within or around collagen fibrils.
(Opens in new window) September 29, 2020 Brighter World Researchers create artificial lung to support newborns in respiratory distress The device, designed to be connected to a newborn’s umbilical cord, uses the existing power of the heart to drive blood through channels of a fine membrane whose structure resembles the lining of the lungs.
October 24, 2018 Researchers design “smart” surfaces, creating promise for safer implants and more accurate diagnostic tests The surface coatings can repel everything, such as bacteria, viruses and living cells, but can be modified to permit beneficial exceptions.
May 2, 2018 Big Ideas: Going against the grain Discover how four McMaster Engineering grads became stars overnight with a novel solution to a big problem.
March 29, 2018 Big Ideas: Using Technology to Build Community Janelle Hinds is a tech-savvy entrepreneur who has already left a lasting mark on McMaster.
(Opens in new window) March 21, 2018 SOSCIP Bringing together health care, big data and machine learning Omar Boursalie is a second-year PhD student in the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster University. His research focus is on overcoming challenges in health care through big data and machine learning.
(Opens in new window) February 26, 2018 Brighter World Vector Institute names two Biomedical Engineering students to inaugural Postgraduate Affiliate program Two McMaster PhD students and one postdoctoral fellow have been named to the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence’s Postgraduate Affiliate program.
