College of Biological Science

There’s still time to register for the PISCeS (Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys) Conference! 🗓️June 15 to 17 📍U of G Key themes include: regulatory standards, emergent technology, sampling design & eDNA across environments. bics.uoguelph.ca/pisces/

geXc (The Genomic Exchange Community) 2026 is June 10 at U of Guelph! This all-day symposium is a free community based event focused on the next-generation genomics for sustainability and planetary health. There is a poster session! To register: gexcsymposia.com

"We lose millions of birds across Canada every year during this time of year.” Dr. Ryan Norris @IntUGrativeBiol speaks to CBC KW about birds colliding with windows. cbc.ca/news/canada/ki…

"I promised myself I’d repay her by helping animals." Noah Middleton relied on his dog, Rosie, to get through a hospitalization in his childhood. It was his commitment to animals that led him to #UofG, where he's graduating top of his class in Bio Sci. 🗞️news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/love-o…

With a BA in Psychology @CSAHS_UoG and soon graduating with an MSc in @IntUGrativeBiol, Nida Ansari has spent her time at #UofG exploring how interdisciplinary education & real-world experiences shape students’ ability to tackle complex problems. 🗞️uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2026/…

Resistance to antifungal medications is growing.🧫 Researchers from Dr. Rebecca Shapiro's lab @UofG_MCB have developed a faster way to identify the vulnerabilities of a dangerous fungal pathogen, which could lead to brand new treatments. news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/faster…

This #WorldBeeDay, you can help #UofG researchers track queen bumble bees fitted with transmitters as part of a study to better understand bee behaviour.🐝 Until July, visit the Arboretum with your smartphone’s Bluetooth turned on to help researchers detect the bees’ locations.

geXc (The Genomic Exchange Community) 2026 will be at U of Guelph on June 10! This all-day symposium is a free community based event focused on the next-generation genomics for sustainability and planetary health. There is a poster session! To register: gexcsymposia.com

Congratulations to Dr. Paula Miotto @UofG_HHNS, named Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Metabolism and Tissue Communication! news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/u-of-g…

Congratulations to Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, professor in @UofG_MCB and Canada Research Chair, who has been appointed acting CBS Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, effective May 25! uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2026/…

Congratulations to Dr. Graham Holloway @UofG_HHNS, who has been appointed as interim dean of the College of Biological Science! Dr. Maz Fallah has been named U of G’s vice president of research and innovation, beginning May 25. 🗞️news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/dr-gra…

As the climate warms, animals are forced to shift their ranges to survive.🐾 Research led by Kayley Breslin & Dr. Tess Grainger @IntUGrativeBiol using beetles found warmer temperatures can accelerate movement & population growth, speeding up expansion. uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2026/…

⚠️ Ecosystems aren’t static — they’re constantly rewiring in response to climate change, species shifts, and human impacts. New research out of the CEM explores why that matters for resilience and conservation: 🔗 ecosystemscience.ca/news/new-resea… @UofGCBS @NSERC_CRSNG @FishOceansCAN

A recent study by PhD HHNS grad Dr. @RichBucciarelli and Dr. John Srbely @UofG_HHNS examined whether the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test can predict aspects of Canadian Premier League athletes’ performance, including measures of speed and endurance.⚽️ 🗞️uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/2026/…

Congratulations to College of Biological Science Dean Dr. Mazyar Fallah, who has been named vice-president (research and innovation) at #UofG, effective May 25! news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/u-of-g…

The 2026 CPHAZ Symposium is Tuesday, May 12! This free virtual event focuses on the topics of Zoonotic Disease, Public Health, and One Health. It features invited speakers & select live and on-demand abstracts, and is being held via ZOOM. To register: tinyurl.com/2a8s7s93

The Research in Focus photo contest is open! #UofG faculty, staff, students and postdocs: capture your research and show how #UofGResearch is making a real-world impact and improving life. Enter to win cash prizes. Submit by Nov 6. Learn more: uoguel.ph/pmgwb

Congratulations to Emir Rahman, M.Sc. @IntUGrativeBiol student, on placing third at the U of G Three Minute Thesis finals!⏳ Rahman and Madison Turner, PhD student in Molecular and Cellular Biology, both delivered outstanding presentations representing CBS.

Cheer on Madison Turner, PhD @UofG_MCB student, and Emir Rahman, MSc @IntUGrativeBiol student, representing CBS at the U of G Three Minute Thesis Heat!⌛️ ➡️Today at 1:30 in UC 442

Instead of trying to kill dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria, a team led by Dr. Georgina Cox @UofG_MCB is exploring another approach: disarming it.🦠 The team has identified a promising “anti-adhesive” compound found naturally in plants. 🗞️news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/resear…