UBC School of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering

Dr. Peter Zandstra seated in a lab, surrounded by trainings, all wearing white lab coats.
March 19, 2025
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UBC School of Biomedical Engineering.

The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic applications. 

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