Past Events

Dr. James Hougland, professor of Chemistry and Biology at Syracuse University and adjunct professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, is the next speaker in Molecular and Cellular Biology's Seminar Speaker Series. He will present Hungry like the GOAT: The chemistry, biology and endocrinology of ghrelin O-acyltransferase. 

  Learn about the University of Guelph's undergraduate Science, Computing, Engineering and Mathematics programs, unique facilities and resources that are distinct to Guelph. Currently enrolled students will share their experiences and your questions will be answered by our expert team.

Dr. Maria Aderuza Horst, professor in the Faculty of Nutrition and at the Federal University of Goias in Brazil, will be the next speaker in the Human Health and Nutritional Sciences' Seminar Speaker Series. She will be speaking about Precision Nutrition: Insights from Brazilian Studies and Global Perspective. The virtual event is open to all and no registration is required. 

The evening will include a brief welcome and concurrent breakout rooms featuring theme-based panels showcasing alumni working in various industries. Register through experienceguelph.ca.

To help students prepare for this year's 3MT competitions, we are hosting two interactive workshops facilitated by Jodie Salter (University of Guelph Library, Writing Specialist), Jason Dodd (University of Guelph Library, Science Learning Specialist) and Jessie Kennedy (Manager, John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise)! Workshop #1 The first workshop on February 14th, 2024 from 1:30-3:00pm will be virtual via Microsoft Teams. During the workshop, you will:

Dr. Rachel Kopec, associate professor of human nutrition at the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University, will be presenting on "Leverage Dietary Bioactive Interactions for Improved Delivery," as part of the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences' Seminar Speaker Series. 

Marie Meloche, the director of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, has worked with grassroots organizations, local and international NGOs in Canada and the Middle East before joining the Jane Goodall Institute team in 2018. As the Programs Manager, she supports the implementation of community-centered conservation projects in Africa and Canada. She believes that the key to sustainable development is to build meaningful partnerships with communities and local actors, with women at the center of the locally led development strategies.

Interested in learning more about the majors offered within the College of Biological Science? The CBS Majors Showcase will highlight all the majors offered within the college, including through Human Health and Nutritional Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Integrative Biology, and provide practical information, such as the differences between majors, required courses, future careers, and info on how to change majors.

Dr. Samuel Workenhe, assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiology at Ontario Veterinary College, will be presenting the Immune System's Role as a Coroner of Dying Cancer Cells. Workenhe is a veterinarian and cancer researcher investigating how dying cells regulate immunity. He started his lab at the University of Guelph in 2020. Prior to that, he was a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University, where he studied the therapeutic uses of activating desirable cancer cell death.

In collaboration with the Guelph Institute of Development Studies and the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement, the One Health Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Flachs, associate professor of anthropology at Purdue University, as its next One Health Seminar Series speaker. Dr. Flachs will speak about Social Reproduction and One Health on the Farm: Feeding the World as if People Mattered.