Welcome to Biological Sciences
Chair: Professor Andrew Mason
Associate Chair Research & Graduate Studies: Professor Herbert Kronzucker
Associate Chair Undergraduate Affairs & Technical Staff: Professor Nathan Lovejoy
Announcement
iExplore Courses for first-year students:
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Igenome: A Journey From Microbes to Genes
• Laboratory-based experiential learning opportunity
• Mon August 26 to Fri August 30, 2013
• Prerequisite: BIOA01H and BIOA02H
• Enrolment: Maximum 24 students
• Click here for more information and the Application Form
• Deadline to apply: July 2, 2013
2. Ecology from the Ground Up
• Field research experience at the Koffler Scientific Reserve at Jokers Hill
• Mon August 19 to Thu August 22, 2013
• Cost: $100 to cover transportation, housing and meals
• Enrolment: Maximum 18 students
• Click here for more information and the Application Form
• Deadline to apply: June 1, 2013
Seminars
Upcoming Seminars:
Seminars for the 2012/13 academic year are all finished. Thank you for your support!
Information about the seminars in the 2013/14 academic year will be posted soon. Please stay tuned and we appreciate your continued support.
Biological Sciences News
18.04.2013
Ph. D student Dr. Marina Cvetkovska has won an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship.
15.02.2013
Professor Herbert Kronzucker is this year's recipient of the Principal's Research Award and will speak at the first annual Principal's Research Award Lecture & Reception
01.02.2013
Professor Rudy Boonstra is the guest editor for a special edition of Functional Ecology, focusing on the Ecology of Stress
30.01.2013
Professor Rene Harrison receives CIHR funding for research on the cell biology of Chlamydia infections
20.09.2012
Professor Joanne Nash receives grant to study potential Parkinson's treatment
27.04.2012
New iExplore field course in Biological Sciences: "From Field to Forest"
16.04.2012
Caroline Tucker has won the EEB Ramsay Wright award for her excellence in research and leadership in EEB
02.04.2012
MSc Student Dean Koucoulas wins Cathy Orlando Award for Environmental Stewardship. Link to article
28.02.2012
Professor Patrick McGowan receives grant to study chronic fatigue
17.02.2012
Professor Malcolm Campbell among one of two UTSC faculty members who have received a prestigious boost from NSERC
03.02.2012
Professor Sonia Gazzarrini's research on seed formation may help to improve crops.
25.08.2011
Dr. Patrick McGowan discusses how stresses early in life can potentially impact epigenetic mechanisms and disease susceptibility later
01.10.2011
Professor Rudy Boonstra discusses Arctic Squirrel hibernation patterns on CBC's Quirks and Quarks
News Release in Science Daily
16.09.2011
BIOA01 Biodiversity Walk spearheaded by Professors Mary Olaveson, Ivana Stehlik and Clare Hasenkampf a huge success!
25.08.2011
Professor Clare Hasenkampf discusses strategies and alternatives to office hours for large classes as part of the President's Teaching Academy Project for the support of large classes
