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Our urban data summer internship offers University of Toronto undergrads the (paid) opportunity to work on real data issues in the public & NGO sectors, supported by a data bootcamp, faculty mentor & professional development sessions. Apply by March 15! https://ow.ly/PBWj50Ym4TM

02.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Camsap2a regulates actomyosin flow and Rab5ab-mediated macropinocytosis in the yolk cell during zebrafish epiboly Summary: Analysis of mutant zebrafish reveals a previously unappreciated function for Camsap2a in the regulation of actin-dependent processes in the extra-embryonic yolk cell during embryonic morphoge...

Membrane dynamics are an important contributor to epiboly as shown in @dev-journal.bsky.social by @plotnikovlab.bsky.social and the Bruce Lab. β€œCamsap2a regulates actomyosin flow and Rab5ab-mediated macropinocytosis in the yolk cell during zebrafish epiboly” doi.org/10.1242/dev....

25.02.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Some study proteins frozen in place. Senior scientist @sickkidsto.bsky.social & #UofT University Professor Lewis Kay watches them dance, revealing how molecular motion drives health & disease. His work could help unlock new treatments for Alzheimer’s & cancer πŸ§ͺ uoft.me/kay-l

24.02.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Postdoc in Human Movement Neuroscience at Department of Neuroscience

University of Copenhagen - Copenhagen, Denmark

Read the full job description and apply‡️
jobrxiv.org/job/postdoc-...

#ScienceJobs

24.02.2026 06:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a postdoc position available. Please forward to anyone who may be interested.

23.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Multi spectral imagining of the letetr fragment

Multi spectral imagining of the letetr fragment

image of the fragment of paper

image of the fragment of paper

Deep within #UofT’s rare book collections, even the humblest materials can hold extraordinary stories.

A scrap of πŸ“œ from the Robertson Davies Library @masseycollege.bsky.social Library has been identified as part of a 15th-century letter from the court of King Louis XI of France

23.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cell divisions both challenge and refine tissue boundaries in the Drosophila embryo Highlighted Article: A combination of mathematical modelling, in vivo quantitative microscopy, and pharmacological and biophysical manipulations reveals that cell divisions not only challenge, but als...

Check out our new publication @dev-journal.bsky.social! If you thought that cell divisions challenge tissue boundaries ... you got half of the story! Using in vivo quantitative microscopy and math. modelling we show that divisions fluidize tissues and facilitate boundary refinement. πŸ§ͺ #drosophila

20.02.2026 23:19 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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What does the new #TAIR12 Arabidopsis thaliana genome annotation look like?

bit.ly/3ZHtneT

#plantscience #plantbiology #Arabidopsis #cropscience #scisky πŸ§ͺ

21.02.2026 04:59 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Campus status Find out the campus status for the University of Toronto's three campuses.

⚠️ Environment Canada has issued a weather statement for Toronto, beginning this morning, Wed., Feb. 18, through this evening. We are continuing to monitor & will share an update by noon today.

Visit the Campus Status page for the latest on #UofT campus operations:
utoronto.ca/campus-status

18.02.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows Lewis Kay

Image shows Lewis Kay

A β€˜Peter Pan’ of the lab, Lewis Kay sheds light on the molecular machinery of life #UofT ➑️ uoft.me/kay-l

17.02.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join a keynote conversation on AI’s next big moment in driving health, economic and social good in Canada featuring Christine Allen, AlΓ‘n Aspuru-Guzik, and Milica Radisic at the Desjardins Speaker Series on March 5. Spots are limited, register now: uoft.me/uteweek2026-... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

17.02.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feb. 12 | Black on the Shelf 2026

The #UTM Library and Black at UTM are proud to present a collection of books to showcase #BlackExcellence. This year will feature a book reading from Matthew R. Morris.
⏰ 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
πŸ“ UTM Library

More info ➑️ https://bit.ly/4pIT7SG

10.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ§ͺ🌾VACANCY – PhD position in plant development

Join Stephan Wenkel’s group @microproteins.bsky.social and study how molecular mechanisms shape flower development, combining experimental and computational approaches!

πŸ“… Deadline: 31 March 2026

πŸ‘‰ Read more and apply: www.upsc.se/jobs/6659-ph...

06.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD position in biology (m/f/d) (1/2026) Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a PhD position in Biology

Please share! We are looking for a PhD student (4 years) starting from 01/05/2026 at @ipbhalle.bsky.social!
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.

Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...

05.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 48 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Join the vibrant @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca community for University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week from March 2-6 for 15 events that celebrate, showcase, reward and accelerate U of T’s top startups and innovators.
πŸ”—Register now: uoft.me/uteweek-2026
#UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

02.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actomyosin cortex integration with complex plasma membrane topography in the early #Drosophila embryo. New study from Rowan K. Naidoo, Rebecca Tam, and Tony J.C. Harris @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social: rupress.org/jcb/article/...

#Development #Cytoskeleton

06.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MVRDV-Designed Temerty Building to Replace Aging Facilities on U of T’s Front Campus | UrbanToronto The University of Toronto is proposing the 11-storey Temerty Building to replace the West Wing of the Medical Sciences Building on its St George campus. Designed by MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt, the inst...

Fascinating to see these plans for our new home!
We’ve been grateful that renovations have updated our current 50+ year old buildings.
Now we’re eager for construction to start so we can have purpose built 21st century lab space!
urbantoronto.ca/news/2026/02...

06.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What does university feel like in an age of AI & accelerating change?

In our first-ever student issue , πŸŽ’ #UofT students reflect on uncertainty and hope β€” from setbacks to finding community β€” and how it’s shaping life after graduation. ➑️ magazine.utoronto.ca

04.02.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Society for Developmental Biology | GetHIRED!

Looking for an academic job? Check out GetHIRED! from @socdevbio.bsky.social! This course provides expert advice and stories from leading investigators and reading and writing assignments that guide you through preparing all your job packet materials.

www.sdbonline.org/gethired

03.02.2026 17:07 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black History Month Luncheon poster

Black History Month Luncheon poster

Feb. 26 | Annual #BHM Luncheon 2026

Join the #UofT community for the annual tradition of celebrating #BlackExcellence while providing a welcoming & inclusive community space.
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
πŸ“ Hart House

More info ➑️ https://bit.ly/4qcHQKx

30.01.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Please share!
PhD position (4 years) available in my group @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...

30.01.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“¬ Our January 2026 C-SPIRIT newsletter is out now!
Featuring a new Aim 6 blogpost, recent member publications, upcoming events, and more. 🌱

Read it here: msunatsci.createsend1.com/t/y-e-awultd...

Subscribe: forms.gle/hWQycasrts2m...

#PlantScience

30.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Naidoo, Tam, and Harris @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social show that, over the early #Drosophila embryo, a composite of actomyosin and plasma membrane folds conveys cortical tension, and regulation involves PM topography modulation by Arp2/3. rupress.org/jcb/article/...

#Actin #Cytoskeleton #Development

30.01.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cell Bio 2023-An ASCB|EMBO Meeting Network, learn, and collaborate with top cell biologists from around the globe.

Cell Bio 2026 is built by scientists, for scientistsβ€”and it starts with your ideas.
Submit a scientific session proposal and help shape the program.
πŸ—“ Deadline: February 22, 2026

https://www.ascb.org/cellbio2026/

28.01.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
PhD candidate Xiang (Olivia) Li, right, in the lab with Molly Shoichet, left

PhD candidate Xiang (Olivia) Li, right, in the lab with Molly Shoichet, left

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education 🍁 uoft.me/c7J

27.01.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Senior Scientist – Translational Genomics, Translational Medicine

AstraZeneca - Cambridge, UK

Read the full job description and apply‡️
jobrxiv.org/job/senior-s...

#ScienceJobs

27.01.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sr. Scientist, Biology

AstraZeneca - Hamilton, Canada

Read the full job description and apply‡️
jobrxiv.org/job/sr-scien...

#ScienceJobs

27.01.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friedman Lab Visit the post for more.

Are you anywhere in the world (other than Canada) and want to do a PhD in my lab in Canada at Queen's University? We have a prestigious scholarship for 3-years of PhD funding. Get in touch, applications due early February. Must love plants and evolution!
friedmanlab.ca

27.01.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we get molecules where they need to be, when they need to be there? Molly Shoichet, a #UofT University Professor & cell and tissue engineer is making a difference in human health. πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ uoft.me/shoichet-m

22.01.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🌈 Download JCB's CELLULAR DIVERSITY poster! πŸ“© Sign up to receive our future special collections and download this beautiful artwork by Bianca Dunn to display at home or in the lab πŸ‘‰ info.rupress.org/jcb-collecti...

23.01.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1