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University of Toronto Engineering @engineering.utoronto.ca · 29/05/2026

Professor Luka Milosevic awarded NSERC CREATE grant to advance neuromodulation training 🧠 uofteng.ca/xk6y9y

Professor Luka Milosevic stands with arms crossed, leaning against a concrete column outside a building.

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 29/05/2026

Don't miss your chance to save on #EMBC2026 registration! Early Bird rates end THIS SUNDAY. Join the global #BiomedicalEngineering community for cutting-edge research, innovation, networking, and collaboration. embc.embs.org/2026/registration/?ut…

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University of Toronto Engineering @engineering.utoronto.ca · 08/04/2026

MRI technique enables long-term tracking of transplanted stem cell-derived heart cells 🔬 uofteng.ca/wknyk0 #UofT

Two researchers in white lab coats and safety glasses work together in a biomedical laboratory. Keyu Zhuang examines a small vial while Professor Hai-Ling Margaret Cheng looks on.

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 26/03/2026

Excited to welcome Suchi Saria as a speaker for #EMBC2026. Her work uses AI and machine learning to improve clinical decision-making and detect life-threatening conditions like sepsis earlier. 🔗 embc.embs.org/2026/invited-speakers…

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Yikai Sun When: March 13 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EDT  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Utilization of a Biosensor for Detecting Tissue Locked Diseases and Biomarkers in the Brain

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Kevin Da When: March 13 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EDT  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Diagnostics for Pediatric AKI

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Jennifer Lam When: March 13 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Modeling Blood–Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Using SNCA A53T iPSC-Derived Brain Endothelial Cells

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OFK Lab @ofklab.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Exciting news! We created the first therapeutics from the dark transcriptome & are featured as the cover article in Science Signaling! We chemically synthesized & optimized #lncRNA from the dark transcriptome & used them as exogenous drugs to treat disease. #medsky #scisky #science lnkd.in/dpNEaJ8j

Re-engineering long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) from the human transcriptome as exogenous drugs capable of treating disease.

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Jann Gamboa When: March 13 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EDT  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Bioengineered Probiotics with Enhanced Biosafety for Infectious Disease Control

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We at the @bme-uoft.bsky.social are delighted to have the Dean of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering from the Toronto Metropolitan University (@researchtmu.bsky.social), Prof. Sri Krishnan, present his work at the our distinguished lecture series.

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Neurotrauma Care Pathways @neurotraumapath.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Don't miss Judy Gargaro's presentation on implementing brain injury best practice care pathways! #NABIS2026 📅 March 13, 2026 @ 9:35 – 9:45 AM Register here: braininjurysummit2026.org/about/nabis/

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Michael Kosic, a Founding Partner at Loyal VC, is presenting at the BME@UofT and UofT Engineering right now. He is talking about VCs and investing in start-up companies. His lecture is taking place at Sidney Smith, University of Toronto, room 2102. He is accompanied by Torrey Smith from Endiatx.

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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 05/03/2026

Now is the time to start preparing for the best flights to Toronto for #EMBC2026. And good news! We've partnered with Air Canada to bring you exclusive discounted airfares! Find the discount code and details at embc.embs.org/2026/air-canada/?utm_…

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University of Toronto Engineering @engineering.utoronto.ca · 05/03/2026

U of T’s Engineering Drama Society returns with original production of Mean Girls 🎟️ uofteng.ca/tw2gkt

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Every serious exercise requires a ex protein diet. Roxy gets her Sunday morning protein at Coywolf Caffe. On May 30 Roxy & I will take part in the We Walk UHNited event to raise funds for @kite-uhn.bsky.social @uhnresearch.ca To join us, help raise funds or donate, please go to: lnkd.in/gYHyfEzm

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, team KITE, Roxy and I will take part in the We Walk UHNited event. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for @kiteuhn.bsky.social and @uhnresearch.ca. To join us, help raise funds or donate, please go to: lnkd.in/gYHyfEzm Roxy & I are already training in Inglewood.

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Jones Law When: February 27 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Title: Mechanics and Design of a Follow-the-Leader Tendon-Driven Serial Robot with Variable Stiffness for Craniosynostosis Surgery

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Farshad Murtada When: February 27 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Title: Capturing T Cells using DNA Nanostructures for Immunotherapy and Diagnostics

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Eric Chiu When: February 27 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EST Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Title: Perturbation and mapping of the nanoscale surface interactome using a DNA origami photo-proximity labeling platform

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Joy Lai When: February 27 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Title: Developing Integrated Assistive Technologies for Dementia Care through Behavioral Anomaly Detection and Digital Reminder Systems

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University Health Network @uhn.ca · 03/02/2026

A change in environment can be a treatment. Experts at @kiteuhn.bsky.social and @ocaduniversity.bsky.social have transformed the shower room in UHN’s Specialized Dementia Unit to create a warmer, more calming experience for patients. Read more: bit.ly/4tgHjKc

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Madhumitha Ramamurthy When: Jan 30 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Developing a transgenic mouse model to understand the roles of macrophages in osteoarthritis progression

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Willow Peterson When: Jan 30 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EST Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Investigating the interplay of cytoskeletal networks in embryonic wound repair

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Presenter: Alexandra Korolov When: Jan 30 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: The cellular and biophysical mechanisms of Drosophila heart tube formation

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 30/01/2026

Read about the latest findings from Canada’s largest #research hospital in @uhn.ca’s Research Spotlight newsletter: ▶️Psilocybin for treatment of #depression ▶️An #AI tool to analyze cardiac activity ▶️ Advancements in #Cancer immunotherapy + More 🔗: www.uhnresearch.ca/newsletter/r...

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Yongzhi Guo When: Jan 23 @ 4:40pm - 4:55pm Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: An Image-Based Quantitative Platform to Study Metformin-Driven Adipocyte Metabolic Remodeling @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Vrushali Gurus When: Jan 23 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Analyzing the Impact of Hemodynamics in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Associated Ascending Aortic Dilatation

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Yu Qin When: Jan 23 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: A theory of pain chronification via maladaptive learning @bme-uoft.bsky.social @engineering.utoronto.ca

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Muhammad Shan Sohail When: Jan 16 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EST  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Opto-DBS multimodal neural manipulation approaches to address Parkinson’s disease

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: David Koivisto When: Jan 16 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm  Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium (TRI/KITE) – 550 University Ave  Presentation Title: Investigating the Extent of Spinal Cord Involvement from Induced Central Sensitization at a Single Cervical Level

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Today, I had a great privilege to introduce Prof. Jim Patton from @abilitylab.bsky.social and University of Illinois at the @bme-uoft.bsky.social distinguished lecture series. Jim is talking about rehab robotics. Lecture is happening right now at the second floor at @kiteuhn.bsky.social.

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Research at UHN @uhnresearch.ca · 17/12/2025

Ice remains one of winter’s biggest hazards.❄️ A new study from @kiteuhn.bsky.social finds that even top-rated winter boots do not fully prevent slips, highlighting the need for additional safety measures. 🔗 Read more: www.uhnresearch.ca/news/ice-win...

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Rachel Leung When: November 21 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EST   Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Fracture Prediction using Deep Learning: Pre-Clinical application in Spinal µCT Imaging @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Carolina Chavez Madero When: November 21 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EST  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Title: Using extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 signalling to predict muscle cells fate outcomes @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Nayana Menon When: November 21 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EST Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Functional MRI in the White Matter: The Roles of Fibre Orientation and Hemodynamics @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Atoosa Ziyaeyan When: November 21 @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EST  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Investigating the interplay between gut microbiome, monocytes/macrophages, and osteoarthritis @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

4th CRANIA conference is being opened by its directors Drs. Taufik Valiante and Luka Milosevic. CRANIA is a joint venture of the KITE & Krembil Research Institutes and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. CRANIA is developing advanced neuromodulation technologies for diverse patient populations.

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Dianoosh Kalhory When: Oct 24 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: In Vitro Model for Screening RNA/Drug Delivery by Lipid Nanoparticles for Treatment of Lung Diseases @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Barry Bytensky When: Oct 24 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EDT  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Simulating Focused Ultrasound Therapies for Paediatric Retinoblastoma @bme-uoft.bsky.social @engineering.utoronto.ca

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Matthew Jenkins When: Oct 24 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Ultrasound Guided Histotripsy for IVH Clot Lysis @bme-uoft.bsky.social @engineering.utoronto.ca @uoftmedicine.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Shaurya Gupta When: Today @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Robot-assisted Hydrogel Injection for Spinal Cord Injury Repair @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Kate MacQuarrie When: Today @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EDT  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Selecting the optimal support cell type for the autologous endothelialization of a vascular graft @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Dana Brinson When: Today @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: The effects of biophysical cues on directed differentiation of hiPSCs into distal lung cells @bme-uoft.bsky.social

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 16/10/2025

#UofT ranked first in Canada, 21st globally in 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 🌎 uoft.me/THE26

Aerial shot of U of T’s St. George campus

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 17/10/2025

This afternoon, #UofT will celebrate a new chapter with the installation of Professor Melanie A. Woodin as the University’s 17th president. Join us for this historic milestone by tuning into the livestream at 3 p.m. ET.

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Installation of Professor Melanie A. Woodin as the 17th President of the University of Toronto

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Lachlan Greechan When: Today @ 4:10 pm - 4:25 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Towards Renal Autonomic Control via a Neurovascular interface for treating Hypotensive Disorders

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

University of Toronto, St. George’s Campus.

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Fateme Eskandary When: September 26 @ 4:55 pm - 5:10 pm EDT   Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Polymeric Glucose-Responsive Nanoparticles for Smart Delivery of Amylin for the Treatment of Type I Diabetes

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Alice Feng When: September 26 @ 4:40 pm - 4:55 pm EDT Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Discovery of Cell Culture Media Formulations through a Hybrid Active Learning Algorithm

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Milos R. Popovic 🇨🇦 @milos-r-popovic.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

BME@UofT Graduate Student Seminar Series Presenter: Mohammad Nazeri Where: September 26 @ 4:25 pm - 4:40 pm EDT  Location: MS2158 – 1 King’s College Circle  Presentation Title: Robotic Autonomous Imaging Surface Evaluator: A Closed-Loop System for Accelerating Material and Formulation Discovery

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