You are invited to attend the MSc Thesis Defense Presentation of student Statton Eade (Supervisor: Dr. Sudip Rakshit):
"Improved anti-melanoma and anti-melanogenic effects of birch bark triterpenes delivered in ethosomes"
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
2:00pm
CB 4058
All are welcome to attend
The Department of Biology will be showcasing its undergraduate research with presentations by its Biology and APLS HBSc candidates.
1:00pm: Symposium & Introduction
1:15pm: Kathlyn Alexander (Supervisor: Dr. Ingeborg Zehbe)
Investigating protein biomarkers in HPV16 containing organotypic cultures using immunostaining.
1:30pm: Amanda Michano (Supervisor: Dr. Jane Lawrence-Dewar)
Does cortical thickness have an influence on motor learning during a visuomotor adaptation task?
1:45pm: Christina Anthes (Supervisor: Dr. Marina Ulanova)
Phagocytosis of Haemophilus influenza type A by THP-1-derived macrophages.
2:00pm: Nicholas Bel (Supervisor: Dr. Neelam Khaper)
Cardiac redox regulation of inflammasome.
2:15pm: - Break -
2:30pm: Laurel Gordon (Supervisor: Dr. Robert Mackereth)
Exploring the relationship between angling pressure and mercury contamination in walleye (Sander vitreus) in Ontario.
2:45pm: Andrew Linklater (Supervisor: Dr. Wensheng Qin)
Simultaneous biological nitrogen and sulfur removal for wastewater treatment.
3:00pm: Jason Feller (Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Carney)
An analysis into the potential heterotrophic abilities of the carnivorous pitcher plant Nepenthes ventrata.
3:15: Conclusion
All are welcome to attend & refreshments will be served
The Lakehead Association of Biology Students (L.A.B.S.) is presenting their annual Research Symposium. This event showcases local research and informs undergraduate students about how they can get involved!
Come find out why Lakehead is ranked the #1 undergraduate research university!
SCHEDULE OF SPEAKERS:
11:30: Victoria and Harleen from LABS
Dr. Joseph Carney - Department Chair, Department of Biology
Dr. Ingeborg Zhebe - Research Chair, Department of Biology
Dr. Wensheng Qin - Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Carney Matheson - Adjuct Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Azim Mallik - Professor, Department of Biology
Susan White - Graduate Office
12:15 - 12:25 Break
Kerman Bajina - Graduate student (Supervisor Dr. Douglas Morris, Professor Department of Biology)
Dr. Michael Rennie - Research Chair, Department of Biology
Emma Lehmberg - Technician, Department of Biology, Acting Curator Herbarium
Taylor Gynane - Economic Development & Innovation Office
12:55 - 1:00 Closing remarks
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
You are invited to attend the MSc Thesis Defense Presentation of student Cassandra Fligg (Supervisor: Dr. Nanda Kanavillil):
"Diatoms as an Indicator of Pharmaceutical Contamination in a Freshwater System"
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
1:00pm
OA 2005 (Orillia)
AT 5037 (Thunder Bay)
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Tara George (Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change)
An Overview of the Peninsula Harbour Area of Concern Thin-Layer Cap Long-Term Monitoring
Thursday, March 29th, 12pm - 1pm
CB 4058 / OA 3007
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Dr. Colin Garroway (University of Manitoba)
The Effects of Urbanization on Biodiversity - Species Establishment, Genetic Diversity, and Local Adaptation
Friday, March 16th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
ATAC 1010 / OA 3007
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Dr. Spencer Barrett (University of Toronto)
"Evolution at geographical range limits in plant populations"
Friday, April 6th, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
ATAC 1010 / OA 3007
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Dr. Rob Mackereth (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
"Ecology of Lake Superior coaster brook trout"
Friday, March 23rd, 12pm - 1pm
CB 4058 / OA 1033
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Dr. Connie O'Connor (Wildlife Conservation Society Canada)
"Freshwater Conservation in Ontario's Northern Boreal"
Friday, March 9th, 12pm - 1pm
CB 4058 / OA 3007
All are welcome to attend
Speaker: Dr. Mitchell Albert (Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University & TBRRI)
"Biological Applications of Hyperpolarized Gas MRI"
Friday, March 2nd, 12pm - 1pm
CB 4058 / OA 3007
All are welcome to attend
