Past Events

The Toxicology Student Association is hosting the 40th annual Toxicology Symposium on March 28th, 2026. This year’s topic is Natural and Synthetic Neurotoxins, and the event will consist of guest lectures and student presentations on this topic. The symposium allows upper year toxicology students to present their research and network with others. The symposium is being held in the Waasamowin atrium, in the SSC.

Prof. Christopher Kay from Saarland University (Germany) and University College London (UK) will present a seminar entitled "From electron spin resonance spectroscopy to microwave lasers: a dielectric and educational journey" on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:15 PM in SSC 1511. See attached for seminar abstract.  

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Arash Fattahi on Friday February 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm EST remotely.  PhD Thesis Title: Novel Metal Oxide for Sensing, Taking Advantages of External Field.  

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of MSc. CHEM Hannah Oreskovic on Friday January 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room). MSc Thesis Title: Muon Spin Spectroscopy of Used Nuclear Fuel Container Materials for Deep Geological Disposal.

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Prof. Marc-André Légaré from McGill University will present a seminar entitled "Cross-Coupling Catalysis and New Bonding Motifs in Main Group Metallomimetics" on Thursday, January 22 at 1:15 PM in MACN 101. See attached for seminar abstract.  

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of MSc. CHEM Jamie Dawson on Wednesday January 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am EST IN-PERSON, MACN 101 (Main Link Room). MSc Thesis Title: Structure characterization and immunodetection of Streptococcus equi cell-wall polysaccharide: a target for the prevention of Strangles.

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Cody Landry on Monday January 19, 2026 @ 2:00 pm EST Virtually.  PhD Thesis Title:  Using exotic particle physics techniques to provide unique industry relevant information.

We are proceeding with the oral examination (defence) of PhD. CHEM Adam Riddell on Thursday January 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm EST IN-PERSON, in SCIE 1511.  PhD Thesis Title:  The Directing Influence of Proximal Boron Functionalities on Sulfenate Chemistry and The Sulfoxidation of Boron Containing Sulfides.