Qin Dai

Jan 24, 2025 | news.engineering.utoronto.ca | Qin Dai |Fahad Pinto

Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) have found that studying blood flow in leg muscles may help detect cardiovascular disease earlier compared to standardized tests, opening the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes. This research was published in Discover Medicine. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

Jan 22, 2025 | news.engineering.utoronto.ca | Qin Dai |Safa Jinje

Researchers from the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Toronto, led by Professor Leo Chou (BME), have developed a new method to precisely control the structure and function of immune complexes (ICs) using DNA origami. The findings, published in a recent issue of ACS Nano, could advance the understanding of immune system responses and pave the way for improved vaccines and immunotherapies.

Jan 13, 2025 | medicalxpress.com | Qin Dai

University of Toronto researchers have developed a flexible, biodegradable electrode capable of stimulating neural precursor cells (NPCs) in the brain—a device capable of delivering targeted electrical stimulation for up to seven days before it dissolves naturally. By harnessing the body's innate repair mechanisms, the researchers' approach represents a potential step forward in the treatment of neurological disorders that are a leading cause of disability worldwide.

Nov 6, 2024 | news.engineering.utoronto.ca | Qin Dai |Fahad Pinto

Professor Leo Chou (BME) has been awarded $130,000 in funding from the Cancer Research Society (CRS) to propel forward an ambitious project aiming to boost the effectiveness of cancer vaccines. This award places him among 100 distinguished Canadian recipients this year, each selected to push boundaries in cancer research with innovative solutions.

Oct 23, 2024 | news.engineering.utoronto.ca | Qin Dai |Fahad Pinto

Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have developed a new approach to studying brain wave patterns that may offer vital clues into the mechanisms behind Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). By using a method called wavelet phase coherence, the team has uncovered significant differences in brain activity during epileptic seizures that could lead to better prevention strategies. This research was published in a recent issue of PLOS ONE.