Visit the Department of Biology Lab in CB3013 and check out our wide assortment of books!

From Biotechnology to Cooking with Zucchini, we have books available on a wide range of topics.  Visit us today!

"Examining the Role of Ascorbic Acid in Prevention of Heterotopic Ossification"

Everyone welcome

Committee members: Dr. S. Lees (Supervisor), Dr. N. Khaper, Dr. H. Schraft

“Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside reduces cell death and upregulates antioxidants in cardiac iron overload”

Everyone welcome

Supervising Committee: Dr. N. Khaper (Supervisor), Dr. S. Lees, Dr. H. Schraft

(due to room bookings, this event cannot be broadcast to Orillia campus)

Join Miltenyi Biotec for a presentation on current methodologies and best practices for tissue dissociation, immuno-magnetics & cellular analysis via flow cytometry with an emphasis on panel design, compensation and data analysis

Topics will include:

-The importance of sample preparation for downstream cell isolation, culture & analysis

-Basics of immuno-magnetic cell separation

-Flow cytometry – new recombinant antibody and fluorophore technology to provide more consistent results with greater standardization

RSVP to Brendan McIntyre (brendanm@miltenyibiotec.com) to ensure correct numbers for catering

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

M.Sc. Thesis Defense by Lindsey Jaanusson

"Macrophyte community dynamics in Lake Simcoe's fringe wetlands: Potential use as biological indicators of water quality"

Videoconference to Thunder Bay campus – AT 1006

Everyone welcome

Supervising Committee: Dr. N. Kanavillil (Supervisor), Dr. S. Kurissery, Dr. P. Lee

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Thesis Proposal Presentation by Iman Almuharef, Graduate Student

"Isolation and Characterization of Bioconversion Microbes and Aerobic Conversion of Crude Glycerol"

Everyone welcome

Committee members: Dr. W. Qin (Supervisor), Dr. M. Ulanova, Dr. J. Jiang

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Thesis Proposal Presentation by Cassandra Eckman, Graduate Student

"Metformin's Effect on Telomere Length and Aging"

Everyone welcome

Committee members: Dr. D. Law (Supervisor), Dr. C. Lai (Co-supervisor), Dr. M. Rennie, Dr. C. Matheson

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Thesis Proposal Presentation by Brendan Allan, Graduate Student

"Behavioural Consequences of Predator Experience on Life History Strategies of Yellow Perch"

Everyone welcome

Committee members: Dr. M. Rennie (Supervisor), Dr. D. Morris, Dr. C. O'Connor

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

M.Sc. Thesis Defense by Sultanah Albalawi

"To develop a multiplex-PCR method to determine the pathogenicity of Escherichia coli in Boulevard Lake, Ontario, Canada"

Everyone welcome

Supervising Committee: Dr. K. Leung (Supervisor), Dr. W. Qin, Dr. H. Schraft, Ms. E. Pszczolko

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Thesis Proposal Presentation by Lyndon Letwin, Graduate Student

"Pharmaceutical Potential of Northern Ontario Lichens"

Everyone welcome

Committee members: Dr. L. Christopher (Supervisor), Dr. L. Malek, Dr. I. Zehbe, Dr. Z. Suntres (Collaborator)