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The Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University is a powerhouse of leading-edge applied research and education located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. https://www.torontomu.ca/science/
Computer science undergraduate student Sana Mahmood recently attended the @ccralliance.bsky.social conference to present her research. Supervised by professors Elodie Lugez and Nathan Churchill, Sana is developing a non-invasive way to identify a genetic biomarker in brain cancer patients. #CCRC2025
TMU undergraduate shares research at Canadian Cancer Research Conference
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November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Computer science undergraduate student Sana Mahmood recently attended the @ccralliance.bsky.social conference to present her research. Supervised by professors Elodie Lugez and Nathan Churchill, Sana is developing a non-invasive way to identify a genetic biomarker in brain cancer patients. #CCRC2025
After an inspiring undergrad, Samuel Reano continued at TMU for his master's in applied mathematics. His research, supervised by profs Foivos Xanthos & Sebastian Ferrando, studies the probability distributions of data to inform financial decisions. Read more:
Preparing for a career in financial risk management
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
After an inspiring undergrad, Samuel Reano continued at TMU for his master's in applied mathematics. His research, supervised by profs Foivos Xanthos & Sebastian Ferrando, studies the probability distributions of data to inform financial decisions. Read more:
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Researchers from @torontomet.bsky.social are connecting what matters through innovative, human-centred research. In the latest issue of Innovation Magazine, learn more about advances in technologies, healthy aging, community, culture and democracy. Read more:
Connecting what matters: Innovation with human impact
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November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Researchers from @torontomet.bsky.social are connecting what matters through innovative, human-centred research. In the latest issue of Innovation Magazine, learn more about advances in technologies, healthy aging, community, culture and democracy. Read more:
This summer, @torontomet.bsky.social won first place in the pitch competition at the STEM Fellowship National Conference. Led by biomedical sciences student Grace Boakye, the team of FOS and FEAS students developed a project to help manage arthritis care. Read more:
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Interdisciplinary student collaboration leads to national success
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November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This summer, @torontomet.bsky.social won first place in the pitch competition at the STEM Fellowship National Conference. Led by biomedical sciences student Grace Boakye, the team of FOS and FEAS students developed a project to help manage arthritis care. Read more:
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Computer Science professor Yeganeh Bahoo recently secured an OFR-RE grant to advance a project that will improve 3D printing approaches for computer-aided design (CAD) files, benefiting industries from automotive to aerospace to medicine. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
Translating theoretical problems to real-world solutions
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November 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Computer Science professor Yeganeh Bahoo recently secured an OFR-RE grant to advance a project that will improve 3D printing approaches for computer-aided design (CAD) files, benefiting industries from automotive to aerospace to medicine. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
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Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams have been appointed interim deans of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2026.
Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams appointed interim deans, Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science
Interim deans will serve TMU effective January 1, 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Graham Hudson and Andrew McWilliams have been appointed interim deans of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law and Faculty of Science. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2026.
Computer Science professor Marcus Santos was recently interviewed about @torontomet.bsky.social's new Cyber Science BSc program launching next September. Read the full article: solomonh.substack.com/p/canadian-u...
Canadian university accepting applications for new Bachelor of Cyber Science program
The future of cybersecurity is in IT leaders who are trained not only in technology but also in explaining solutions to problems to management.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Computer Science professor Marcus Santos was recently interviewed about @torontomet.bsky.social's new Cyber Science BSc program launching next September. Read the full article: solomonh.substack.com/p/canadian-u...
With AI usage growing rapidly across all sectors, @torontomet.bsky.social Mathematics professor Alexey Rubtsov is applying his expertise to help shape Canada’s AI policies for financial institutions. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/... @researchtmu.bsky.social
This TMU prof helps shape Canada’s AI rules for the financial sector
TMU prof Alexey Rubtsov leads the federal government’s AI strategy for Canada’s financial sector
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October 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
With AI usage growing rapidly across all sectors, @torontomet.bsky.social Mathematics professor Alexey Rubtsov is applying his expertise to help shape Canada’s AI policies for financial institutions. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/... @researchtmu.bsky.social
Congratulations to physics PhD graduate Kalysta Makimoto, who was honoured with the TMU Gold Medal and the Governor General Gold Medal this fall. 🎓🎉 Learn more about her TMU science journey: https://www.torontomu.ca/science/news-events/2025/10/physics-phd-graduate-twice-honoured/
Physics PhD graduate twice honoured for her academic and community achievements
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October 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Congratulations to physics PhD graduate Kalysta Makimoto, who was honoured with the TMU Gold Medal and the Governor General Gold Medal this fall. 🎓🎉 Learn more about her TMU science journey: https://www.torontomu.ca/science/news-events/2025/10/physics-phd-graduate-twice-honoured/
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Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Andrew Kim & Harshita Yalamarty on their selection as new Canada Research Chairs, and to professors Michael Olsen & Ali Tavallaei on their renewals. More: tinyurl.com/eutxast5 @torontometsci.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professors Andrew Kim & Harshita Yalamarty on their selection as new Canada Research Chairs, and to professors Michael Olsen & Ali Tavallaei on their renewals. More: tinyurl.com/eutxast5 @torontometsci.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca
Last month, @torontomet.bsky.social celebrated the launch of The Optics of Blood: A Handbook, edited by Physics professor Alexandre Douplik. An international collaboration, the book serves as a comprehensive resource on blood optics for clinicians and researchers. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
Advancing optical research in blood
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October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last month, @torontomet.bsky.social celebrated the launch of The Optics of Blood: A Handbook, edited by Physics professor Alexandre Douplik. An international collaboration, the book serves as a comprehensive resource on blood optics for clinicians and researchers. www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
Learn how Chemistry and Biology student Amirhossein Foroughianyazdi, supervised by Physics professor Vladislav Toronov, is using AI to help health-care workers spot the warning signs of cardiac arrest earlier.
Students from across @torontomet.bsky.social took part in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase on Sept. 29. Read our event recap to learn more about select student projects: tinyurl.com/4xsd94y4 @torontometsci.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social
Student SRC projects highlight innovation at 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase
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October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Learn how Chemistry and Biology student Amirhossein Foroughianyazdi, supervised by Physics professor Vladislav Toronov, is using AI to help health-care workers spot the warning signs of cardiac arrest earlier.
Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumnus Eno Hysi, who will be receiving the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award for his groundbreaking work as an emerging leader in his field. 👏
The 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards recognize leaders who embody TMU’s commitment to excellence, leadership and service.
This year’s awards celebrate alumni trailblazers whose work is transforming industries, uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
This year’s awards celebrate alumni trailblazers whose work is transforming industries, uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
TMU Alumni Achievement Awards 2025: Meet the leaders shaping tomorrow
From journalists to medical innovators, these Toronto Metropolitan University grads are making their mark
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October 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Congratulations to Faculty of Science alumnus Eno Hysi, who will be receiving the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award for his groundbreaking work as an emerging leader in his field. 👏
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Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase. This event features culminating research projects from the URO Summer program. @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @torontomet.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase. This event features culminating research projects from the URO Summer program. @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @torontomet.bsky.social
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Kenneth Gabriel Antenor, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj et al show that clathrin-mediated #endocytosis becomes less efficient in #aging yeast due to changes in vacuolar pH. Restoring pH or modulating TORC1-Npr1 signaling preserves endocytosis, which may help maintain cell function rupress.org/jcb/article/...
September 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Kenneth Gabriel Antenor, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj et al show that clathrin-mediated #endocytosis becomes less efficient in #aging yeast due to changes in vacuolar pH. Restoring pH or modulating TORC1-Npr1 signaling preserves endocytosis, which may help maintain cell function rupress.org/jcb/article/...
Networks are everywhere. In his new book Dots and Lines, Mathematics professor Anthony Bonato makes the science of networks accessible, connecting graph theory to pop culture, memes and personal stories: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
TMU math professor’s new book brings graph theory to a wider audience
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September 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Networks are everywhere. In his new book Dots and Lines, Mathematics professor Anthony Bonato makes the science of networks accessible, connecting graph theory to pop culture, memes and personal stories: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
Meet 4th-year computer science student, Brandon Mai, who landed an internship as a QA analyst and software developer at theScore over the summer.
Part 2 of our cool summer jobs series is here! Students from across TMU have landed summer jobs that brought them one step closer to their dream careers.
Part 2: TMU students score cool summer jobs
TMU students worked as a sports betting software developer, a finance intern and a food researcher
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September 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Meet 4th-year computer science student, Brandon Mai, who landed an internship as a QA analyst and software developer at theScore over the summer.
Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social
TMU professor Miranda Kirby to join the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
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September 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social
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For fourth-year biomedical sciences student Alacea Yerxa, Pow Wows are more than cultural celebrations, they’re part of her identity and a way to share Indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Pow Wow dancer brings Indigenous perspectives to science classroom and community
Fourth-year biomedical sciences student brings traditional jingle dress dancing to TMU's annual celebration.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For fourth-year biomedical sciences student Alacea Yerxa, Pow Wows are more than cultural celebrations, they’re part of her identity and a way to share Indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Welcome to a new academic year! Check out the latest news and events, and a message from Dean Cramb for the fall term in the Faculty of Science newsletter: torontometsci.activehosted.com/index.php?ac...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Welcome to a new academic year! Check out the latest news and events, and a message from Dean Cramb for the fall term in the Faculty of Science newsletter: torontometsci.activehosted.com/index.php?ac...
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Join us Fri, Sept 12 for TMU’s Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow, 6:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. at Kerr Hall Quad. This year’s theme is Mnaadenmin Shkagamik-kwe | Teyethinonwerá:ton Yonkhi'nihsténha Onhwéntsya | Honouring Mother Earth. Dancing, drums, vendors + more.
Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow
All are welcome to join the Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow on Friday, September 12.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join us Fri, Sept 12 for TMU’s Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow, 6:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. at Kerr Hall Quad. This year’s theme is Mnaadenmin Shkagamik-kwe | Teyethinonwerá:ton Yonkhi'nihsténha Onhwéntsya | Honouring Mother Earth. Dancing, drums, vendors + more.
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Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professor Daolun Chen on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and to professor Miranda Kirby on being named a Member of the RSC’s College. Read more: bit.ly/4m5zDWt #research
September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social professor Daolun Chen on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and to professor Miranda Kirby on being named a Member of the RSC’s College. Read more: bit.ly/4m5zDWt #research
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Aaron Fountain, Mélanie Mansat, Roberto Botelho @botelholabcanada.bsky.social and colleagues discover that depletion of endomembrane reservoirs drives phagocytic appetite exhaustion in macrophages.
Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
September 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Aaron Fountain, Mélanie Mansat, Roberto Botelho @botelholabcanada.bsky.social and colleagues discover that depletion of endomembrane reservoirs drives phagocytic appetite exhaustion in macrophages.
Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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Faculty, students and research staff are invited to @torontomet.bsky.social's Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) Integrity Day, Thursday, September 18. Learn about #research integrity at #TMU and listen to Dr. Cary Moskovitz discuss text recycling in research. Register now: tinyurl.com/2j7w2etu
August 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Faculty, students and research staff are invited to @torontomet.bsky.social's Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) Integrity Day, Thursday, September 18. Learn about #research integrity at #TMU and listen to Dr. Cary Moskovitz discuss text recycling in research. Register now: tinyurl.com/2j7w2etu
We’re excited to welcome Physics professor Edward Taylor to the Faculty of Science! At TMU, he plans to conduct research in cancer imaging and treatment, explore tumour behaviour and mentor students to become leaders in medical physics. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...
Using clinical insight to improve patient quality of life
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August 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We’re excited to welcome Physics professor Edward Taylor to the Faculty of Science! At TMU, he plans to conduct research in cancer imaging and treatment, explore tumour behaviour and mentor students to become leaders in medical physics. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...