April 29, 2022 Mac Eng researchers to develop and expand the power of hearing tech on personal devices Rong Zheng and Ian Bruce are leading a team of cross-disciplinary experts who will create a novel virtual and augmented acoustic reality (VAAR) framework.
April 22, 2022 Two Mac Eng innovators honoured with national Arthritis Ideator Awards Out of 21 submissions and 8 finalists, two innovations made by members of our Fireball Family were among the winners.
(Opens in new window) March 11, 2022 Global News In the media: McMaster researchers say new ‘repellent wrap’ appears to resist all viruses and bacteria The ‘RepelWrap’ could protect against contamination on high-touch surfaces such as door handles and railings.
(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.
