Over the past few decades, many ways of tracking cells have emerged. From early simple experiments to the increasingly powerful and complex studies of late, this article provides a general...
Micheline Gravelle has access to some of the best science in the world. She’s privy to the newest ideas and discoveries in biotechnology and literally operates at the cutting-edge of...
For life science graduates aiming to start their own company, the associated challenges can make it a daunting endeavor. Although many life science graduates develop excellent critical thinking and problem...
We got in touch with Brandon Reinhart, a graduate of our department, to see what he’s up to now, and to get some feedback on his graduate experience. As always,...
Vitamins are essential to life. These organic compounds, usually acquired as part of a balanced diet, are required for biological and metabolic processes. Vitamins can act as hormones and antioxidants...
[caption id="attachment_450" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Volunteers at StemCellTalks Toronto, 2013. Photo courtesy of Mario Moscovici and Let’s Talk Science.[/caption] Stem Cell Research was under the Microscope on March 8, 2013 at...
“Stay optimistic, don’t burn bridges, and most importantly, don’t overthink it!” –Dana Philpott The Department of Immunology’s Dr. Dana Philpott was recently awarded a multi-million dollar Canada Foundation for Innovation...
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) results from autoimmune damage to the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, and is caused by a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. It is...
SciChat is an outreach initiative started by the graduate students in the Department of Immunology that focuses on providing comprehensive science education to adults. This recurring segment focuses on answering...