Past Events

U of G’s College of Biological Science is pleased to host the Canadian premiere of Wayumi, which follows David Good, a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology student, and his mother, Yarima, as they attempt to reunite a family separated for 30 years. The film is a journey across continents and generations, exploring what it means to belong.

CBS students: We want to hear from you! All College of Biological Science undergraduates are invited to share their experiences, ideas, questions, and concerns, regardless of the topic (e.g. courses, research opportunities, campus climate, accessibility, community, student supports). Regardless of the topic, your voice matters. Join us for the full session or drop in as your schedule allows. Drinks and snacks provided. 

Jonathan Heeney, Professor at the University of Cambridge, is CSO and founder of DIOSynVax; “Digitally Immune Optimised Synthetic Vaccines”, a clinical stage Biotech based in Cambridge UK. DIOSynVax’s Computational Vaccine antigen technology leverages AI to design broadly protective vaccine antigen payloads to protect from high consequence diseases of humans and animals.

Dr. Stephanie Anzman-Frasca from the University of Buffalo will be presenting as part of the HHS Seminar Series on March 25th from 12 to 1 p.m.

Thinking about professional or graduate school in the field of biological sciences? Don’t miss Professional Schools Night, hosted by the CBSSC Academic Subcommittee!  This event features multiple info sessions with professional programs from across Ontario and beyond, including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Radiation Sciences, and more. 

Integrative Biology seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in SSC 2315. Coffee and cookies at 11 a.m. All interested are welcome to attend. Dr. Megan Bontrager from the University of Toronto will present "Limits to adaptation at range edges."

Dr. Lindsay Kalan, Associate Professor in Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, will present the next MCB Seminar. More details to come.  All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. 

Integrative Biology seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in SSC 2315. Coffee and cookies at 11 a.m. All interested are welcome to attend. Dr. Shaun Killen from the University of Glasgow will present "Behaviour, physiology, and environmental change."

The One Health Institute is hosting a One Health webinar, "Integrating Arts, Indigenous, and Social Science Approaches and Perspectives into One Health Research," on Tuesday, March 10, 12:00 to 12:50, featuring a panel of faculty.

Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska, professor in the Department of Pediatrics and associated member of the departments of Human Genetics and Anatomy and Cell Biology at McGill University, will present “Resilience in Life and Embryonic Development: Costs and Benefits to Survival” as part of the CBS Community Seminar Series. The event will be held on March 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Waasamowin atrium and online via Teams. The event is free and open to everyone. No registration required.