Kramay Patel (EngSci 1T6, BME MD/PhD candidate) has been named a U of T Alumni Association (UTAA) Graduate Scholar as part of the 2021 U of T Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate inspiring members of the university community who have improved our world through scholarship, caring, and ingenuity.
Patel is an MD/PhD candidate at U of T’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering focused on epilepsy research, and is a dedicated volunteer and community leader. He is a former Vanier Scholar and in 2020 founded a community-based initiative called Stitch4Corona to provide face masks for frontline workers.
“On behalf of the Division of Engineering Science, I congratulate Kramay Patel for this well-deserved accolade,” says EngSci’s Director, Professor Will Cluett. “He embodies our motto of ‘Engineers for the World’ and is a wonderful role model for students and fellow graduates.”