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!
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…