The Department of Bioengineering is pleased to introduce Dr. Kareem Azab as the newest member of our department. Formerly an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas, Professor Azab will join McGill University as an Associate Professor of Bioengineering and the Furino Chair in Bioengineering.
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Published on: 8 Sep 2026
After a much anticipated wait, BUSS now has their very own student lounge!
BUSS (McGill Bioengineering Undergraduate Students' Society) is the central body through which all bioengineering student activities are organized. Dedicated to the bioengineering experience at McGill, BUSS's responsibilities include organizing and promoting social events, connecting students with companies and research labs, facilitating student-teacher communication and course feedback, mentorship programs, and providing mental health resources.
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Published on: 4 Sep 2026
The Department of Bioengineering is proud to announce that the McGill BioDesign team were on the podium for all categories in the 2026 SensUs competition!
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Published on: 1 Sep 2026
The Department of Bioengineering is thrilled to announce that one of our undergraduate students, Canyu Wu, is the second recipient of the Claudette-MacKay-Lassondre Excellence Scholarship! This prestigious award recognizes exceptional achievements from a young woman in an Engineering program.
Canyu's drive and commitment to improving women's health is inspiring. A huge thank you to the Order of the White Rose and the MacKay-Lassonde family for supporting Canyu!
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Published on: 28 Aug 2026
From next-generation energy solutions to sustainable food innovation, 25 McGill research projects receive support through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
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Published on: 20 Aug 2026
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador announced an energy deal this week that will triple the capacity of the Churchill Falls generating station. The deal was made in collaboration with the federal government: Ottawa is to contribute $10 billion toward upgrades, alongside related projects. The deal replaces the 1969 pact and the 2024 memorandum of understanding between Hydro-Québec and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, which jointly own the station.
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Published on: 18 Aug 2026
Municipal regulation of short-term rentals “is low-hanging fruit” that helps improve housing affordability, a new study by McGill researchers suggests.
The study found that rents were relatively lower in Canadian municipalities that imposed restrictions on when and how principal residences can be offered as short-term rentals.
The benefits also extended to neighbouring municipalities that did not adopt restrictions.
Published on: 12 Aug 2026
A McGill University study recommends cold-climate cities increase their electric bus fleets and expand charging capacity so vehicles can be charged slowly, a process that draws less power from the grid than fast charging.
Efficient energy use is particularly important in cold weather, when electric batteries drain more quickly and use more energy than in milder conditions, they noted.
The researchers said their approach could help these cities fully electrify transit systems, eliminating reliance on diesel.
Published on: 11 Aug 2026
Topics include youth agency through video games and entrepreneurship education in India.
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Published on: 21 Jul 2026
McGill researchers have found that dangerous crowd conditions leading to surges and stampedes may not emerge suddenly, but instead develop gradually, as repeated physical contact and pushing may accumulate and become synchronized among nearby individuals.
Recognizing how these conditions arise could help organizers strengthen security, site management and evacuation planning, reducing the likelihood of injuries during large-scale public events.
Published on: 20 Jul 2026
A new paper from last year's Biodesign team has been published. We are pleased to see that the publication includes acknowledgements for BIEN 390, the course instructor, and the lab staff for their support and inspiration during the early ideation and development of the project. Congratulations to the team on this achievement! Read more here.
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Published on: 14 Jul 2026
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
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Published on: 7 Jul 2026
McGill University researchers have developed a light-detecting nanoscale structure that mimics how a neuron processes information. The neuron-like behaviour emerges from the materials themselves, reducing the energy demand associated with similar devices that rely on circuits or software.
Instead of capturing data first and processing it elsewhere, the device senses and interprets light in the same place, similarly to how the eye processes visual information.
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Published on: 25 Jun 2026
We are delighted to share the inaugural edition of The McGill Department of Bioengineering Newsletter. From groundbreaking research and student achievements, to new programs and community initiatives, this issue highlights the many ways our department continues to grow and innovate.
Future editions will be shared annually each June.
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Published on: 18 Jun 2026
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Published on: 3 Jun 2026
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