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!
June 5, 2017
Professor Ulrich Tepass is the new Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Epithelial Polarity and Development
Prof. Ulrich Tepass is the new Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Epithelial Polarity and Development. This is a well deserved recognition for one of our distinguished scientists. Congratulations Prof. Tepass!
June 1, 2017
REM Sleep Cells Linked to Disorders – Findings by Professor John Peever featured in Live Science
Professor John Peever’s research on cells in the brain stem that are responsible for controlling dreaming sleep has garnered some recent media attention. It has been featured in The Huffington Post, Science Daily, and Live Science among several others including The Bulletin. Click here for the…
May 26, 2017
Congratulations to Professor Jennifer Mitchell on being awarded tenure!
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology is very happy to announce that Prof. Jennifer Mitchell has been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor as of July 1, 2017. Congratulations Prof. Mitchell!
April 17, 2017
Congratulations to Belinda Chang, Eiji Nambara, Melanie Woodin and Keiko Yoshioka on their promotions to Full Professor!
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology is very happy to announce that Belinda Chang, Eiji Nambara, Melanie Woodin and Keiko Yoshioka have all been promoted to Full Professor effective July 1, 2017. Congratulations on this well-deserved promotion!
March 8, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth Yip, recipient of the Faculty of Arts and Science Superior Sessional Instructor Teaching Award
Dr. Kenneth Yip is the recipient of the Faculty of Arts and Science Superior Sessional Instructor Teaching Award for 2016-2017. Dr. Yip is well-known for his teaching contributions to several of our undergraduate courses, especially BIO130 and BIO230 and as his course evaluations attest, has been…
March 7, 2017
Congratulations to Prof. Ashley Bruce on being awarded the Faculty of Arts and Science Outstanding Teaching Award
Prof. Ashley Bruce has been awarded the Faculty of Arts and Science Outstanding Teaching Award for 2016-2017. In addition to her achievements in curricular development and co-curricular initiatives (e.g., POP), this award recognises Ashley’s excellence in course instruction as well as supervision…
February 27, 2017
Congratulations to Peggy Salmon and Jim Dix – recipients of two of the Dean’s Outstanding Staff Awards
We are very fortunate to have fantastic staff in CSB that help us fulfill our potential for research and teaching excellence every day! This year, two of our staff members have been recognized for their contributions with the Dean’s Outstanding Staff Award: Peggy Salmon is the recipient of the…