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Miles Montgomery

Miles Montgomery, B.Eng & Biosciences, is a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto studying cardiac tissue engineering. He completed his undergraduate degree from McMaster University in Chemical and Biological engineering. His research interests are in biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. He is passionate about translational work that pushes the field forward and entrepreneurship.

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Surgery

SensOR Medical Allows Surgeons to Feel Again

February 6th, 2018 It's no secret: minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) are on the rise. The tools used during these advanced scope-based procedures provide little tactile feedback that surgeons used to experience in open surgeries. Working at a distance means it is hard to gauge the force being applied to tissues. The founders at SensOR Medical...

Cardiology

480 Biomedical Develops Bioresorbable Stent as Strong as Metal

December 22nd, 2017 With every heartbeat blood is carried through the arteries to provide organs with life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients. In patients suffering from diseases such as atherosclerosis, arterial blood flow can be severely restricted, limiting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients. To re-establish blood flow, surgeons may place a stent to...

Cardiology

Scientists Have Opened the Door to Biological Pacemaker Therapy

December 21st, 2016 Throughout life each heart beat is regulated primarily by a specialized tissue called the sinoatrial node. Unfortunately, this natural pacemaker’s ability to maintain the heart rate properly can be disrupted by a number of issues including congenital defects, aging, or ischemic heart disease. Recent work produced by researchers in Dr....

Noble's Self-Injection Trainers for Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs: Interview with Joe Reynolds, Research Manager

Microfluidic Device for Rapid Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Light Therapy Device to Treat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Dexcom G6 Pro with Blinded Mode FDA Cleared

Medtronic's Tiny New InterStim Micro Neurostimulator Submitted to FDA

Low Power MRI Helps Image Lungs, Brings Costs Down

Deep Learning Spots Organs on CT Scans to Prevent Radiation Damage

Gore CARDIOFORM ASD Cleared in Europe for Atrial Septal Defects

iRhythm-Verily Partnership: Interview with iRhythm CEO Kevin King

Light Therapy Device to Treat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Gore CARDIOFORM ASD Cleared in Europe for Atrial Septal Defects

Printing Custom Flexible Electronics Directly Onto Skin, Bandages, Medical Devices

Low Power MRI Helps Image Lungs, Brings Costs Down

3D Microenvironments to Grow Brain Tumors in Lab

Epica SeeFactorCT3 Multi-Modality System Wins FDA Clearance

Laser Activated Gold Nanorods Create Silk Seal for Incisions and Wounds

Laser Activated Gold Nanorods Create Silk Seal for Incisions and Wounds

Nanoparticles Inside Samples of Mucus to Measure COPD Development

Nanoparticles for RNA Vaccine Delivery Help Stop Melanoma Tumor Growth

Light Activated Compound Kills Hypoxic Tumors

Laser Activated Gold Nanorods Create Silk Seal for Incisions and Wounds

Stick-On Wearable Sweat Sensors to Monitor Exercise, Disease

Low Power Network for Wireless Body Sensors

MX3 Diagnostics Unveils Saliva-Based Hydration Testing System

Medtronic's Tiny New InterStim Micro Neurostimulator Submitted to FDA

Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Grasp Rehab

Exoskeleton Walks to Brain's Commands

Synchron Announces First Successful Clinical Implantation of Stentrode

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