How Canada can take the lead in biomedical engineering

Now is the time to be very intentional about putting biomedical engineering front and centre in the national conscience.

Biomedical engineering has the potential to transform medicine as we know it—for everyone. The field includes wearable sensors, prosthetics, cellular and molecular engineering, nanotechnology, AI, data science, advanced imaging, and more, writes Dr. Peter Zandstra. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash

Opinion

BY PETER ZANDSTRA

February 3, 2022

This year, I was privileged to be appointed to the Order of Canada for my work in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering (BME). I know well what this award means, the responsibility it bestows, and the rare company who share the honour. It’s humbling, both personally and professionally. ...

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