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The Department of Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) advances research and teaching in some of the most dynamic and vital areas of biological research.

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Professor and Chair Nicholas Provart

Nicholas J. Provart

Professor & Chair

Professor and Dean Melanie Woodin

Melanie A. Woodin

Professor & Dean

Professor Heather McFarlane

Heather McFarlane

Assistant Professor

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Recent Publications

Global regulatory features of alternative splicing across tissues and within the nervous system of C. elegans

Koterniak B, Pilaka PP, Gracida X, Schneider L, Pritišanac I, Zhang Y, Calarco JA
2020, Genome Research, 10.1101/gr.267328.120

EPSIN1 and MTV1 define functionally overlapping but molecularly distinct trans-Golgi network subdomains in Arabidopsis

Heinze L, Freimuth N, Rößling A, Hahnke R, Riebschläger S, Fröhlich A, Sampathkumar A, McFarlane HE, Sauer M
2020, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 10.1073/pnas.2004822117

Integration of Migratory Cells into a New Site In Vivo Requires Channel-Independent Functions of Innexins on Microtubules

Miao G, Godt D, Montell DJ
2020, Developmental Cell, 10.1016/j.devcel.2020.06.024

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January 15, 2021

Meeting Report from the International Society for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Cell & Systems Biology was glad to support the 5th Annual Meeting of The International Society for Neurodegenerative Diseases on December 18th…

January 14, 2021

Collaboration is key at CSB’s aquatic research facility

Amanda Miles’ PhD studies in Prof Vince Tropepe’s lab focus on the development, maintenance, and degeneration of the retina. “The eye is extremely…

January 6, 2021

CSB Year in Review: Top Stories of 2020

As the year comes to a close, we look back on the achievements of students, staff, and faculty in the Cell and Systems Biology Department. Here are…

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Nick Provart

Professor and Chair

At CSB, our Professors create modern, interactive instruction for an engaged student body and our Sessional Lecturers provide a personal approach. Our exceptional students, post-docs and professors are recipients of prestigious honours. We will continue to produce outstanding discoveries that enhance and challenge our understanding of living organisms

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What’s Happening at CSB

Mon 18

MSc Exit Seminar – Winfield Yim (Yoshioka Lab)

January 18 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Tue 19

CSB Special Seminar – Candidate for Assistant Professor, Plant Systems Biology

January 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri 22

CSB Seminar: Alexandra Byrne, UMass Medical

January 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed 27

CSB Special Seminar – Candidate for Assistant Professor, Plant Systems Biology

January 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Feb 02

CSB Special Seminar – Candidate for Assistant Professor, Plant Systems Biology

February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Feb 09

CSB Special Seminar – Candidate for Assistant Professor, Plant Systems Biology

February 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Feb 11

NSERC or CSB Undergraduate Research Award Application Deadline

February 11 @ 4:00 pm
Feb 15

Family Day Holiday

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Winter Reading Week

February 15 @ 8:00 am - February 19 @ 5:00 pm
Feb 22

Y Course Drop Date

February 22

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15 Jan

Interesting symposium review by @Mawoodin @UofTCellSysBio on #Kainate receptor regulation of #synapticinhibition in the #hippocampus. How is this regulation linked to higher order brain function and neurological disorders? Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/3oMyHcB

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15 Jan

Searching for your ideal job after your life sciences degree? Be sure to attend the Life Sciences Career Expo this May!

Early bird registration link: http://ow.ly/RiYs50D6LUL
For more details about the programming, agenda and speakers: http://ow.ly/vDCI50D6LUM

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14 Jan

Curious about how we maintain our zebrafish for research? PhD student Amanda Miles details her days at our aquatics research facility in this post https://csb.utoronto.ca/collaboration-is-key-at-csbs-aquatic-research-facility/

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