CSB shares research insights across life sciences at Science Rendezvous 2026

The diversity of life sciences research in Cell & Systems Biology was shared with the public through hands-on demonstrations at the Science Rendezvous science festival on a sunny Saturday, May 9th. Visitors explored neuroscience, developmental biology, plant biology, genomics, and cell biology…

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Research Day 2026 reveals astonishing advances from CSB across life sciences

CSB Research Day 2026 was held on May 1st at UTM's Kaneff Centre. This event showcased impressive innovation across the kingdoms of life. Our keynote speaker, Professor Sheena Josselyn of SickKids Hospital presented her thought-provoking research on how memories are formed and erased in a Taylor…

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A year of deep research leads to a culminating event for fourth year students

Fourth year students in CSB can join our research laboratories to conduct projects in their favourite topic as part of CSB497, 498 or 499 courses. Their final task after generating data and analyzing results is to present their conclusions at our annual Undergraduate Poster Session. This year, the…

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Congratulations to CSB’s talented 2025-2026 graduate award recipients!

Graduate students in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology cover a broad range of fields, including plant science, neuroscience, cell biology, infectious disease research, endocrinology and systems biology. The discoveries these students are making and their contributions to the Department…

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Innovation, Excitement and Awards at CSB Research Day 2025

CSB Research Day 2025 on May 1st at University of Toronto Scarborough gave us a chance to share fun times with our colleagues, gain important insights into their research and celebrate their accomplishments. Students, staff and faculty were welcomed by Professors Rene Harrison and Adam Mott and…

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Graduate student excellence earns impressive awards

Graduate students in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology cover a broad range of fields, including plant science, neuroscience, cell biology, infectious disease research, endocrinology and systems biology. The discoveries these students are making and their contributions to the Department…

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Excellence and excitement at CSB Research Day 2024

The wide variety of cutting-edge science in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology was on full display in the distinguished halls of Hart House at CSB Research Day on May 3, 2024. Grad students from all three campuses shared their findings with faculty, staff and fellow students at talks and…

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Life sciences students honour CSB Teaching Assistants with Teaching Excellence Award

Congratulations to this year’s TA Teaching Excellence Award winners, Ruby He, Mary-Elizabeth Raymond, Andrea-Aditi Taylor and Kathryn McTavish! Students taking classes in Molecular and Cell Biology (BIO130), Techniques in Molecular & Cell Biology (CSB330) and Methods in Genomics and Proteomics…

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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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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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