February 26, 2021
Resurrected proteins reveal evolutionary history of Amazon River fish
As the Andes mountains were rising 15-20 million years ago, the freshwater Amazon basin became flooded with seawater. This event provided an opportunity to adapt to a freshwater habitat for marine species carried along with the seawater. University of Toronto Professors Belinda Chang and Nathan…
February 25, 2021
CSB b2B panelists share career advice
On February 16, CSB students connected with three U of T alumni in a virtual Career Panel supported by the b2B program and moderated by Raegan Larson, CSBGU’s Career and Professional Development Officer. We are very grateful to our panelists for sharing their unique career paths coming out of a…
February 11, 2021
Applying structural biology to COVID-19 education on new variants
The SciForAll group at the University of Toronto has produced a Structural Biology guide to understanding new variants of the novel coronavirus. Their main objective is to share complex science with the general public, generating interactive and scientifically accurate content in multiple…
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 and 19th, 2020. The virtual conference hosted recognized experts in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, and covered topics ranging from biochemical…
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 complex; if you stop and think about how your eye develops properly and what allows you to see the vast wonders surrounding you- it’s incredible!…
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 some of the top CSB stories of 2020. Research discoveries in CSB In 2020, researchers in the Cells and Systems Biology Department made strides with…
January 5, 2021
In Memoriam: Professor Stephen Tobe leaves legacy through mentorship and research in arthropod endocrinology
We are sad to share news of the passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Tobe. He was a world traveller and world-renowned researcher in arthropod endocrinology, specifically the regulation of juvenile hormone biosynthesis by microRNAs and neuropeptides called allatostatins. CSB's own Professor Chris…
December 16, 2020
Alan Moses decodes and remodulates proteins to earn Canada Research Chair
Professor Alan Moses of Cell & Systems Biology is at the forefront of data science in cracking the lingering mysteries underlying the function of protein molecules. He has been renewed for his position as Canada Research Chair (CRC), recognizing that he will be leading further advances in his…
December 15, 2020
CSB Graduate Students gather online to raise funds for the Christmas Wish Toy Drive
Graduate students at Cell & Systems Biology have spent this challenging year working from home since March and taking distanced shifts in the lab since July. On December 11th, they gathered online to see each other, to spread some holiday cheer and to raise money through the CSBGU Raffle. They…
December 4, 2020
Health and Safety is Front and Centre in Award for Lisa Matchett from USW 1998
Gentle reminders and firm requirements are the ways Lisa Matchett keeps our labs and offices safe. For her actions on Health and Safety, she has earned the 2020 Health and Safety Award from United Steelworkers Local 1998. This award recognizes the outstanding performance of a U of T staff member in…