College of Biological Science
@uofgcbs.bsky.social
Expanding the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. University of Guelph.
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...
Congratulations to Molecular & Cellular Biology!
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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...
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...
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...
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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...
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...
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
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
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
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
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
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
November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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
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...
Across all categories, the University of Guelph placed 13th for Scientific Impact in Canada.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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...
Across all categories, the University of Guelph placed 13th for Scientific Impact in Canada.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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...
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 [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
Don’t miss it.
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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 [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
Don’t miss it.
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@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...
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...
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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...
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
Learn more at: uoguelph.ca/hhs/participate
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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
Learn more at: uoguelph.ca/hhs/participate
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 [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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 [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
🗨️Meet current graduate students
🌿Learn about CBS programs
🧪Tour facilities
🍕Free lunch!
Qs? Email [email protected]
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
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...
Applications are now open for a January start!
Program pending formal approval.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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...
Applications are now open for a January start!
Program pending formal approval.
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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...
🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
October 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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...
🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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...
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...
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...
Read more at: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...
October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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...
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...
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...
October 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
September 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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...
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...
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...
The Royal Society is Canada’s most esteemed body of scholars, researchers and artists.
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/09/seve...
September 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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...
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...
🗓️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...
September 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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...
🗓️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
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
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
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
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...
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...
August 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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...
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...
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
🗓️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
August 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
🗓️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
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
August 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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
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
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
August 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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
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
CBS is pleased to announce the renaming of the Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences to the Department of Human Health Sciences.
The name reflects the department's strengths & future directions, particularly its focus on lifestyle medicine.👟
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/hhns/news/20...
The name reflects the department's strengths & future directions, particularly its focus on lifestyle medicine.👟
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/hhns/news/20...
July 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
CBS is pleased to announce the renaming of the Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences to the Department of Human Health Sciences.
The name reflects the department's strengths & future directions, particularly its focus on lifestyle medicine.👟
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/hhns/news/20...
The name reflects the department's strengths & future directions, particularly its focus on lifestyle medicine.👟
🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/hhns/news/20...