Each Friday throughout the academic year, the UTM Biology Department welcomes distinguished researchers from top universities around the globe to share their cutting-edge work with our academic community. This seminar series provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse array of research topics, gaining invaluable insights into fields such as Cell and Systems Biology, as well as Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Attend a biology seminar for a chance to broaden your understanding, connect with experts, and deepen your knowledge in these dynamic areas of study!
Where: Instructional Building (IB) 140
When: Fridays, 12 pm to 1 pm
2026 Speakers
- September 18: Trainee Seminars
- Dr. Meredith Swartwout, PDF
- Dr. Amandeep Kaur, PDF
- September 25: Dr. Nicole Mideo (UofT)
- October 2: Dr. Nathaniel Sharp (UWisconsin-Madison)
- October 9: Dr. Brent Patterson (Trent U)
- October 16: Dr. Yves Gibon (U Bordeaux)
- November 6: Dr. Brian Kvitko (U Georgia)
- November 13: Dr. Meghan Avolio (John Hopkins U)
- November 20: Dr. Mu Zhou (Tsinghua U)
- November 27: Dr. Angie Salles (U Illinois Chicago)
- December 4: Dr. Casey Dunn (Yale U)
2027 Speakers
- January 15: Trainee Seminars
- Dr. Majid Ghareghani, PDF
- Gregor McEdwards, PhD student
- January 22: Dr. Paul Wilson (Trent U)
- January 29: Dr. Cheryl Arrowsmith (UofT)
- February 5: Dr. Bas van Steensel (Netherlands Cancer Institute)
- February 12: TBD
- February 26: Dr. Francesco Marchetti (Health Canada)
- March 5: Dr. Tess Grainger (U Guelph)
- March 12: TBD
- March 19: Dr. Tianna Peller (UofT)
- April 2: Dr. Michelle Hulin (Michigan State U)
- April 9: Dr. Charlie Gersbach (Duke U)
- Super Speaker