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Engineering a better healthcare system

We pioneer data-driven research to improve system efficiency and enhance patient care.

The Centre for Healthcare Engineering (CHE) at the University of Toronto provides a bridge between academia and the healthcare sector, translating the latest research findings to impact practice and offering educational opportunities for students and practitioners.

Are you a healthcare provider looking for technical or research assistance in healthcare engineering?

A variety of options are available at CHE. Please see the page on opportunities for healthcare providers or the brief description in the following Project Request Form.

News

University of Toronto Healthcare Engineering Symposium (June 5): Celebrating Professor Michael Carter’s 80th Birthday

January 21, 2026

This special symposium brings together colleagues, collaborators, distinguished researchers, and former students to celebrate Professor Michael Carter’s extraordinary impact on […]

Reminder of Upcoming Deadline: Opportunity – Stan Gasner Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare Engineering (Jan. 12, 2026)

January 5, 2026

The Centre for Healthcare Engineering is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Stan Gasner Graduate Scholarship in Healthcare […]

In Memoriam – Professor Mark H. Chignell (1956 – 2025)

December 4, 2025

The Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering is saddened to announce the passing of Professor Mark Chignell. Mark is survived […]

Opportunity – Update on academic partnership for prospective and current MASc students

November 24, 2025

The 2026 brochure for the academic partnership between University Health Network and the Centre of Healthcare Engineering is now available.

In Memoriam – Professor Dionne Aleman (1980 – 2025)

October 29, 2025

The U of T Engineering community is mourning the loss of Professor Dionne Aleman, who passed on October 21, 2025. […]

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