September 28, 2023

Chang lab pursues sensory studies into evolution of the multifunction rhodopsin protein with $2M grant

Some proteins can detect light. Others are sensitive to temperature. Some act as taste receptors. Opsin proteins can do it all. Professor…

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September 8, 2023

Congratulations 2023 Barrett Award winners!

Students in CSB397, 497, 498, 499 and the Research Opportunities Program presented posters describing their research at the…

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July 20, 2023

Setbacks are an opportunity to be seized for Nyman scholarship awardee Dylan Bradizza

Dylan Bradizza’s ability to reflect, learn and share has earned him selection for the Leslie Paul Nyman Scholarship. He felt exhilaration and pride when he was informed of this honour, recognizing the importance of this award and gaining affirmation for his dedication to studying plant science. In…

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July 1, 2023

New appointments show that CSB is building and broadening

CSB is building on excellence and broadening our research thanks to two recent appointment by the University of Toronto. Congratulations, Professor Plotnikov! On July 1st, our colleague Sergey Plotnikov received tenure and a promotion to Associate Professor.Plotnikov is a world leading researcher,…

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July 1, 2023

Melody Neumann’s Excellence in Education recognized with a Full Professorship

Congratulations to Melody Neumann, who has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor, Teaching Stream in Cell & Systems Biology! Neumann is Director of the Human Biology Program, where she invites students to be active participants in the interdisciplinary study of human biology. Neumann is…

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June 2, 2023

End of the tunnel for crop loss due to parasitic plants

Parasitic plants devastate entire fields of crops every year, resulting in billions of dollars of food lost. As food prices rise, protecting crops from parasitic plants is crucial to keeping meals affordable. Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a path to rescuing crops by…

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June 1, 2023

Staying up for the Awards: Anita Taksokhan earns CSS-Jazz award for sleep research

A good night’s sleep leads to an active, productive day for most of us, but a rare condition called idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) can lead some people to struggle to stay awake even after a good night’s sleep. CSB graduate student Anita Taksokhan has earned a grant supported by Jazz Pharmaceuticals…

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May 24, 2023

High school students explore research in biology as a career at CSB

Professor Ritu Sarpal organized a two-day Biology workshop, on Apr 15 and Apr 29, for Black high school students enrolled in the Pursue STEM program in her role as Professor and as a member of CSB EDI committee. Pursue STEM supports Black high school students interested in STEM fields, and is…

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May 23, 2023

Keep on moving: paralysis of narcolepsy relieved by chemogenetic cell therapy in mice

Anyone affected by the sleep disorder narcolepsy can experience sudden paralysis that causes them to collapse in the middle of their day, a symptom called cataplexy. Drug treatments for cataplexy are available but must be taken in two doses, one at bedtime and the other in the middle of the night,…

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May 19, 2023

Science Rendezvous was a huge success for CSB!

On Saturday, May 13th, St George Street was shut down in front of the Ramsay Wright Building for Science Rendezvous 2023. CSB was…

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