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

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Melanie A. Woodin

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Eiji Nambara

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Professor and Chair Nicholas Provart

Nicholas J. Provart

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Recent Publications

Shikimate Kinase-Like 1 Participates in an Ancient and Conserved Role Contributing to Chloroplast Biogenesis in Land Plants

Kanaris M, Lee J, Chang B, Christendat D
2025, Molecular Biology and Evolution, 10.1093/molbev/msaf129

Transcriptome dynamics in the Arabidopsis male germline during pollen–pistil interactions

Misra CS, Sousa AGG, Khan H, Pasha A, Provart NJ, Borg M, Becker JD
2025, The Plant Journal, 10.1111/tpj.70095

mTor limits autophagy to facilitate cell volume expansion and rapid wound repair in Drosophila embryos

Scepanovic G, Balaghi N, Rothenberg KE, Fernandez-Gonzalez R
2025, Developmental Cell, 10.1016/j.devcel.2024.12.039

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June 24, 2025

Decades of dedication by Professor Provart recognized in Arabidopsis community award

Professor Nicholas Provart has dedicated decades to the Arabidopsis community, performing research as well as communicating and teaching about this…

May 30, 2025

CSB Teaching Assistant Christine Nguyen recognized as among the best TAs at the University

The greatest educators inspire and enable students to persevere through difficulties and to strive for the best. Christine Nguyen—a PhD candidate in…

May 22, 2025

Educational impact leads to awards for TA Excellence

Whether it’s your first year in undergraduate studies at university or your last, doing well academically while enjoying your learning can be tough.…

May 15, 2025

Fresh excitement for the Science Rendezvous festival

CSB shared our stories under shady trees as students, staff and faculty presented at Science Rendezvous 2025. Science Rendezvous is an annual…

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Nick Provart

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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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