College of Biological Science
Expanding the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. University of Guelph.
- Reposted by College of Biological ScienceI’m really honoured to receive the Stevenson Award! I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues, mentors, and everyone who makes this work possible. I’m lucky to be surrounded by incredible people from whom I get to learn and with whom I get to work every day 🧪✨ @uofgcbs.bsky.social
- Congratulations to Dr. Joey Bernhardt on winning the 2026 #StevensonLectureshipAward 🎉 An Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph she is recognized for her contributions to aquatic ecology, biodiversity research, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Learn more ▶️ ow.ly/tKnu50Y9U3w
- Could omega-3s help protect the brain from the impacts of concussions?🧠 New research from Dr. David Ma in Human Health Sciences explores how diet can help prevent or limit brain injury. SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
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- Launch your career in medicine & allied health professions. 🩺 The new Master of Medical Foundations, launching this summer, provides training in human anatomy, physiology, disease & immunology, with a focus on the role of lifestyle medicine. 🗞️ news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/insp...
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- A study by Stephanie Smodis & Dr. Josef Ackerman @integrativebiology.bsky.social has revealed an unexpected survival strategy in freshwater mussels. They found that mussels seem to time larval release to match host fish activity & reduce competition for resources. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Reposted by College of Biological ScienceFor the third year in a row, #UofG has been ranked one of the top 150 universities in the world for life sciences, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject, while also rising to fifth in Canada. Learn more: uoguel.ph/3u1wt
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- Reposted by College of Biological ScienceDue to the increase in severity of the winter weather #UofG campus is now closed. All University buildings, labs & facilities will close except for emergency services. If you are currently on campus please use caution to find a safe way home. For updates check the campus status page: uoguel.ph/mk3wb
- Welcome to the first cohort of the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences!
- LEGO blocks aren’t just for kids 🐟 Research from Dr. Sarah Alderman’s lab @integrativebiology.bsky.social shows zebrafish raised with LEGO early in life learn faster, show less anxiety-like behaviour & handle stress better than those raised in barren environments 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
- Planning to pursue a thesis-based MSc in 2026?🧪 CBS has three $10,000 Competitive Graduate Research Assistantships available for racialized students. Apply by Jan. 30! More info: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/graduate... @integrativebiology.bsky.social
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- Mining comes at a considerable environmental cost, but can we prevent long-term consequences? Research by Dr. Robert Hanner & Dr. Jiaojiao Diao from integrativebiology.bsky.social shows peat soil treatments are effective for enhancing overall biodiversity recovery. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Reposted by College of Biological Science🏫 Some of our postdoctoral fellows recently partnered with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation to host a PA Day featuring outdoor learning on the Saugeen Peninsula. From wildlife spotting to food web games, it was a day of shared discovery: 🔗 www.ecosystemscience.ca/news/tmfly5m...
- Save the Date! The PISCeS Conference is returning to U of G. 🗓️ June 15 to 17, 2026 Key themes this year include: regulatory standards, emergent technology in environmental genomics, sampling design & eDNA across environments. Learn more & register: bics.uoguelph.ca/pisces/
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- Reposted by College of Biological Science#UofG researchers studying caribou on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, found that female antler growth is occurring weeks earlier than expected, suggesting environmental changes may be affecting the Arctic mammal. Learn more: uoguel.ph/3zyls @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social
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- The #UofG has been ranked #2 in Canada and top 51-75 in the world for Biotechnology, according to Shanghai Rankings! Congratulations to Molecular & Cellular Biology! 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
- Why does mental stress raise some people’s blood pressure but not others? Research from Dr. Philip Millar’s lab in Human Health Sciences shows that kidneys and muscles don’t always respond to stress the same way, and our internal stress reactions can vary widely. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- A tick bite can change everything. Together, the G. Magnotta Foundation and G. Magnotta Lab are laser-focused on solving the major stumbling blocks of Lyme disease — starting with better diagnostic tools. Learn more: alumni.uoguelph.ca/news/leading... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
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- CBS Grad Students: Don't miss the next Grad Chats Series workshop Learn more about the GSA and CUPE 3913 - what they offer & how to get involved. 🗓️Dec. 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. 📍SSC 1511 and online
- The #UofG has been ranked No. 3 in Canada, and 68th in the world, for Scientific Impact in the Life and Earth Sciences category, by Leiden Rankings! Across all categories, the University of Guelph placed 13th for Scientific Impact in Canada. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Author, influencer, home economist & Queen of Fibre Mairlyn Smith is pursuing her MSc in Human Health & Nutritional Sciences 🍎 Working with Dr. Alison Duncan, she hopes to help others live healthier lifestyles & fight misinformation. 🗞️ www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/t...
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- Interested in taking a field course next summer? Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions: 🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315 🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315 More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...
- CBS Graduate Preview Day is this Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the SSC Waasamowin atrium! Don’t miss it. 🗨️Meet current graduate students 🌿Learn about CBS programs 🧪Tour facilities 🍕Free lunch! Qs? Email cbsadr@uoguelph.ca @integrativebiology.bsky.social
- Aquaculture is a growing industry, but keeping the water clean is a challenge.🐟 Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
- Do you want to hear about ways to participate in future health science research at the University of Guelph? Join the Human Health Sciences Participant Database! Learn more at: uoguelph.ca/hhs/participate
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- Thinking about grad school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day on Nov. 19! 🗨️Meet current graduate students 🌿Learn about CBS programs 🧪Tour facilities 🍕Free lunch! Qs? Email cbsadr@uoguelph.ca @integrativebiology.bsky.social
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- The new Master of Applied Molecular & Health Sciences will prepare future leaders in fast-growing fields of biotechnology, therapeutic development & precision medicine. 🧪 Applications are now open for a January start! Program pending formal approval. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Reposted by College of Biological SciencePhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to CBC News about #UofG research detailing how many birds are killed each year by cats. @uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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- Congratulations to Dr. Robert Harkness from Molecular & Cellular Biology, Dr. Andy Turko @integrativebiology.bsky.social & Dr. Mike Tymko from Human Health Sciences, awarded funding through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund! 🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟 A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks. SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Congratulations to Dr. Mike Tymko, who was awarded $100,000 from @braincanada.bsky.social for his research on how cannabis consumption alters blood flow to the brain.🧠 Read more at: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
- How does intensive farming affect fish health?🐟 A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out. #SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Congratulations to Dr. Ashleigh Domingo from Human Health Sciences and Dr. Jess Haines from Family Relations and Applied Nutrition!
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- CBS is launching the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences!🧬 This new course-based master’s is a first of its kind in Canada, blending molecular biology with emerging fields, such as AI-driven drug discovery, stem cell research & immunology. uoguelph.ca/programs/mas...
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- Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, named to the Royal Society of Canada as a Member of the Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists!👏 The Royal Society is Canada’s most esteemed body of scholars, researchers and artists. news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
- There’s still time to register for the Institute for LIFE Symposium!🩺 🗓️Sept. 25 at the Arboretum Presented by Human Health Sciences, in celebration of the launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise! Free and open to all. RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
- CBS Graduate Students: Don’t miss the next Grad Chats: Scholarship Applications event! Learn how to find scholarship opportunities and write compelling proposals. 🗓️Sept. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 📌SSC 1511 and online via Zoom Watch your email for more info. @integrativebiology.bsky.social
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- How do social & environmental factors shape the gut microbiome of bats?🦇 A study led by Dr. Eleonore Lebeuf-Taylor @integrativebiology.bsky.social reveals how microbial diversity differs between little + big brown bats & how roostmates + seasonal shifts play a role. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
- Why do only some Savannah sparrows raise 2 broods in a single season?🪶 Research by Dr. Hayley Spina @integrativebiology.bsky.social shows that levels of a hormone linked to energy use during demanding times may reveal which females are more likely to double-brood 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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- Don’t miss the Institute for LIFE Symposium! 🩺 🗓️Sept. 25 at the Arboretum Presented by Human Health Sciences, in celebration of the launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise! Free and open to all. RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respon... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
- Don't miss the CBS Undergrad Poster Day!🗨️ Presentations by student researchers in IB, MCB and HHS. 🗓️Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. in Waasamowin atrium 🍕Lunch provided There's still time for students to register! www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/events/2... @integrativebiology.bsky.social
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- New research shows that restrictions on bee medications are affecting hive health.🐝 Banting postdoctoral researcher Dr. Brendan Daisley from MCB speaks to Global News about the health of bee hives across Canada. 📺 globalnews.ca/video/113149... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
- Grade 11 students from around the world have been gaining hands-on experience through a summer science program in bacterial genomics run through MCB.🧪 Read about SSP International in Guelph Today: www.guelphtoday.com/women-and-gi... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
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