September 11, 2018
Congratulations to Professor David Guttman on his recent Genome Canada grant!
Professor David Guttman was recently awarded $2 million in funding from the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP), which is supported by Genome Canada to study broad-range resistance. Read more about the project here.
April 23, 2018
CSB faculty awarded NSERC Discovery and RTI grants
Congratulations to Ashley Bruce, Daphne Goring, Alan Moses, John Peever, and Joshua Currie for their success in the NSERC Discovery Grant competition, and Shelley Lumba for her successful NSERC RTI application! These individuals helped CSB make a very strong showing this year.
April 20, 2018
U of T students raise more than $10,000 for hotdog vendor with GoFundMe
When David Wosnick saw photos online of a hotdog vendor's cart up in flames outside Robarts Library Sunday night, he knew he had to do something to help. Wosnick started a GoFundMe campaign to get a new cart for the vendor, and then walked through the ice storm to Robarts to check up on him. Within…
April 17, 2018
Congratulations to Professor Dinesh Christendat on his promotion to Full Professor!
Professor Dinesh Christendat has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective July 1, 2018. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Professor Christendat!
March 16, 2018
Professor John Peever discuses the importance of good sleep with TVO’s Steve Paikin on “The Agenda”
Professor John Peever was featured on a recent episode of TVO's "The Agenda" with Steve Paikin where he discussed the importance of good sleep and it's impact on human health. To access the interview, please click here.
February 22, 2018
Professor Ashley Bruce appointed as the Director of the Human Biology Program effective July 1, 2018
Professor Ashley Bruce has been appointed as the Director of the Human Biology Program for a 3 year term starting July 1, 2018. Congratulations, Professor Bruce!
December 13, 2017
Congratulations to Professor Chris Garside on his promotion to Associate Professor, Teaching Stream effective July 1, 2018!
Professor Chris Garside's recommendation for promotion and continuing status has been approved by the Provost. He will be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor, Teaching Stream effective July 1, 2018. Congratulations Professor Garside!
November 8, 2017
Professor John Calarco awarded a Canada Research Chair (tier 2) in Neuronal RNA Biology
Professor John Calarco has been awarded a Canada Research Chair (tier 2) in this last round of competition. He is the “Canada Research Chair in Neuronal RNA Biology.” Congratulations Professor Calarco!
September 28, 2017
CSB is searching for an Assistant Professor – Plant and/or Microbial Systems Biology
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the field of plant and/or microbial systems biology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2018. The successful candidate will be nominated for a Canada…
August 31, 2017
Professor Melanie Woodin Appointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Issues and Academic Planning
Professor Melanie Woodin has been appointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Issues and Academic Planning for the period beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2022. Congratulations Professor Woodin!