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Distinguished Professor Craig Simmons approaches problems in the heart using unique novel approaches in cellular mechanobiology, biomechanics, tissue engineering, and biomedical engineering. He holds the position of Scientific Director at the University of Toronto Translational Biology & Engineering Program (TBEP) at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research. His innovative research focuses on mechanobiology, exploring the regenerative capabilities of diseased heart valves and leveraging 'organ-on-a-chip' technologies to promote the development of safer and more effective drugs. Over the years, Craig has received multiple awards including the Heart Stroke Foundation CP Heart Award and he is recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering. He has contributed significantly to the field through his role as Director of the NSERC CREATE program in Microfluidic Applications Training for Cardiovascular Health (MATCH) and has received various teaching awards for his excellence in education at the University of Toronto.
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