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Located within the Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science at St. Michael’s, iBEST’s access to biomedical, technological and clinical expertise allows its members and partners to advance collaborative health research and development.

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Visiting Lecturer Series – Dr. Chenxi Qian

Label-Free Optical Microscopy Dr. Chenxi Qian Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute Date: Friday, May 30th, 2025 Time: 1–2 p.m. EDT Host: Dr. Eno Hysi Location: In-person and virtual LKS Auditorium -...

AI, machine learning, nano and micro technologies applications to create innovative solutions for diagnosis and treatment

Advances in tissue and disease engineering, machine learning, artificial intelligence and microfluidics are transforming how we treat brain cancer, how we understand liver disease and how we create more effective drugs. This year’s Institute for Biomedical...

Visiting Lecturer Series – Dr. Gary Bader

Mapping the Multiscale Human Dr. Gary Bader Professor, Donnelly Centre, University of Toronto Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 Time: 1–2 p.m. EDT Host: Dr. Darren Yuen Location: In-person and virtual Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Auditorium, and via ZoomLecture...

Visiting Lecturer Series – Dr. S. Rahima Benhabbour

Ultra-Long-Acting Delivery Systems: Engineering the Next-Generation Multi-Purpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs) Dr. S. Rahima Benhabbour Associate Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at at Chapel Hill...