Meet our FacultyExplore who’s behind our latest outstanding publications. Keiko YoshiokaProfessor Nicholas J. ProvartProfessor & Chair Dinesh ChristendatProfessor Recent Publications Shikimate Kinase-Like 1 Participates in an Ancient and Conserved Role Contributing to Chloroplast Biogenesis in Land PlantsKanaris M, Lee J, Chang B, Christendat D 2025, Molecular Biology and Evolution, 10.1093/molbev/msaf129 Transcriptome dynamics in the Arabidopsis male germline during pollen–pistil interactionsMisra CS, Sousa AGG, Khan H, Pasha A, Provart NJ, Borg M, Becker JD 2025, The Plant Journal, 10.1111/tpj.70095 mTor limits autophagy to facilitate cell volume expansion and rapid wound repair in Drosophila embryosScepanovic G, Balaghi N, Rothenberg KE, Fernandez-Gonzalez R 2025, Developmental Cell, 10.1016/j.devcel.2024.12.039 Latest News June 24, 2025Decades of dedication by Professor Provart recognized in Arabidopsis community awardProfessor Nicholas Provart has dedicated decades to the Arabidopsis community, performing research as well as communicating and teaching about this… May 30, 2025CSB Teaching Assistant Christine Nguyen recognized as among the best TAs at the University The greatest educators inspire and enable students to persevere through difficulties and to strive for the best. Christine Nguyen—a PhD candidate in… May 22, 2025Educational impact leads to awards for TA ExcellenceWhether it’s your first year in undergraduate studies at university or your last, doing well academically while enjoying your learning can be tough.… What’s Happening at CSB Sep 2 All day Classes begin in F and Y courses Sep 9 All day Last day to request Fall 2025 graduation Sep 11 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Waitlists for F and Y courses close at end of day Sep 15 All day Last day to enrol in F and Y courses Oct 27 October 27 - October 31 No classes – Fall Reading Week Nov 11 All day Last day to drop F courses Jan 5 All day Classes in S courses begin- Classes in Y courses resume Jan 18 All day Last day to enrol in S courses Feb 16 All day Last day to drop Y courses Feb 16 February 16, 2026 - February 20, 2026 Reading Week View Calendar
