Past Events

CBS is pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Library on a new initiative that will bring the expertise and resources available in the Library right to our door step!  Starting Tuesday, September 19th, research and scholarship librarian Ali Veslui will be spending time in the college on a weekly basis.  She will be available for drop-in consultations on a range of supports that the library can provide to faculty and graduate students on campus, including the following:  

University of Guelph United Way Kick Off! Date: September 18th, 2017 @ 11am – 1:00pm Location: Branion Plaza   This is an exciting event for everyone on campus to come out and kickoff the U of G campaign. This includes a BBQ, fire fighter lift rides, and more. Make sure to come on out, enjoy some food and get pumped for our amazing campaign!

Kevin Rea, M.Sc. candidate in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend his thesis on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm in SSC 3317.  His advisor is Dr. Tariq Akhtar. Thesis Title:  Multifaceted in vivo and in vitro characterization of cis-prenyltransferase 5 from Solanum lycopersicum Full Announcement  

Afreeda Mahesaniya, M.Sc. candidate in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:00 am in SSC 2315.  Her advisor is Dr. Nina Jones. Thesis Title: Investigating the effects of soy (phyto)estrogens on the Akt podocyte survival signaling pathway Full Announcement

Sharall Palmer, M.Sc. candidate in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm in SSC 2315.  Her advisor is Dr. Steffen Graether Thesis Title:  The role of residue position and charge in the cryoprotective behaviour of the Vitis riparia K2 and YSK2 dehydrins Full Announcement

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MCB lab manuals will be on sale 3 days only starting the first day of classes: Thursday, Friday, and Monday (September 7th, 8th & 11th) so please buy your manual during that time. Hours each day are 9:30am to noon and 1pm-3:30pm. Cash only - please bring exact change. Prices are listed below. 

University-Wide Orientation (8.30 to 12.30 in ROZH101)  MCB Department Orientation (3:00 to 4:00 pm in SSC 4462)  For more details please contact Ashley Brott, president of the MCB Graduate Student Council (abrott@uoguelph.ca).

Lily Nasanovky, Ph.D. candidate in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 1:00 pm in SSC 2315.  Her advisor is Dr. Ian Tetlow.

Dendra Hillier, M.Sc. candidate in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, will defend her thesis on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm in SSC 2315.  Her advisor is Dr. John Vessey. Thesis Title:  Investigating the role of hnRNP-M in asymmetric neural precursor cell divisions in the developing cerebral cortex All interested members of the university community are welcome to attend. Full Announcement