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Daniel Franklin is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He holds the Ted Rogers Chair in Cardiovascular Engineering at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Failure and is affiliated with the Translational Biology & Engineering Program (TBEP).
Dr. Franklin's research focuses on the intersection of optics, engineering, and biology to develop next-generation medical technologies. His lab specializes in:
- Wearable health devices for advanced hemodynamic monitoring (blood pressure, cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance)
- Wireless implants for physiological monitoring and closed-loop stimuli/feedback
- Novel materials like liquid crystal for bioresorbable temperature sensors
- Applications in fundamental understanding of heart disease and commercial health telemetry
Dr. Franklin's work has resulted in significant publications including research in Nature Biomedical Engineering, Science Advances, and Physiological Measurement, with findings highlighted by major media outlets including Forbes, Wired, and the World Economic Forum.
His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- Baxter Young Investigator Award
- Displaying Futures Award from Merck KGaA, Germany
- Connaught New Researcher Award from the University of Toronto
Dr. Franklin actively mentors graduate students and has secured numerous competitive grants including NSERC Discovery Grants, CIHR Project Grants, and Canadian Foundation for Innovation awards. His lab partners with industry-leading semiconductor manufacturers and hospitals to develop and leverage new sensor technologies for clinical translation.
The Franklin Research Lab (FRL) is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exploring bioelectronic and biophotonic systems to shed light on unexplored aspects of human physiology. The lab's work combines fundamental science with practical applications for medical device commercialization.
