Biology HBSc. students present their research projects in a celebration of undergraduate research at Lakehead University.

Schedule

10:15 am Symposium

10:27 Introduction and welcome from Department Chair Dr. Joseph Carney.

10:30 Hansi Hatharasinghage (Dr. Robert Omeljaniuk).  "Comparing amblyopic to non-amblyopic spatiochromatic sensitivities at early stages of cortical processing."

10:45 Vincent Knight (Dr. Leonard Hutchison).  "Impact of carbon, nitrogen and light on growth and sporulation of the coral tooth fungus (Hericium coralloides)."

11:00 Michael Moreno (Dr. Janice Hughes).  "Nectar concentration preference in ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris)."

11:15 Mark Schutte (Dr. Robert Mackereth).  "Use of environmental DNA to assess the distribution and abundance of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in northern Ontario streams."

11:30 Ty Colvin (Dr. Michael Rennie).  "The effects of Mysis diluviana extirpation on a lake benthic community." 

11:45 Tyler Ripku (Dr. Michael Rennie).  "Whole ecosystem impacts of nanosilver on an aquatic food web."

12:00 Alexander Martin (Dr. Douglas Morris).  "Why are meadow vole personalities dominated by activity?"

12:15 pm BREAK (light snacks, coffee and beverages are served)

12:45 Nicholas Ek (Dr. Kam Leung).  "Characterization of arsenic oxidizing bacteria for soil bioremediation."

1:00 Jaimz Prontack (Dr. Wensheng Qin).  "Isolation and characterization of xylanase-producing bacteria from soils rich in organic matter."

1:15 Julia Ruberto (Dr. Wensheng Qin).  "Isolation and characterization of novel bacteria for cellulase and pectinase activity."

1:30 Victor Xiao (Dr. Marina Ulanova).  "Activation of the innate immune system by Haemophilus influenzae type A."

1:45 Harleen Bhullar (Dr. Simon Lees).  "Effects of sub-lethal radiation on fetal programming: Insulin signalling in the gastonemius muscle of the offspring."

2:00 Jordan Lukacs (Dr. Ingeborg Zehbe).  "Interactome study of two human papillomavirus 16 E6 variant proteins with a ubiquitin ligase."

2:15 pm Concluding remarks.

Students wanting more information about Undergraduate Research at Lakehead University, including awards, conferences, and clubs are encouraged to visit the page under Research and Innovation!

Schedule

2:30 - Vincent Trinh and Mike Moreno, LABS executive
2:35 - Dr. Joseph Carney - Department Chair, Department of Biology
2:45 - Dr. Michael Rennie - Research Chair, Department of Biology
2:55 - Dr. Douglas Morris- Research Chair, Professor Department of Biology
3:05 - Dr. Wensheng Qin - Professor, Department of Biology
3:15 – 3:20 Break
3:20 - Dr. Azim Mallik - Professor, Department of Biology
3:30 - Dr. Ladislav Malek – Professor, Department of Biology
3:40 - Dr. Mike Campbell – TBRHRI Research Chair, Department of Chemistry
3:50 - Dr. Jinqiang Hou – TBRHRI Research Chair, Department of Chemistry
4:00 - Closing remarks

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You are invited to attend a seminar by Dr. Neelam Khaper (Northern Ontario School of Medicine) as part of the Lakehead University Biology Department's 2018-19 Seminar Series:

"Redox regulation of cardiac remodeling"

Friday, March 22nd, 1pm - 2pm in AT 5035.

All are welcome to attend & light refreshments will be served

You are invited to attend a seminar by Kimberly Jorgenson (Four Rivers, Matawa First Nations Management) as part of the Lakehead University Biology Department's 2018-19 Seminar Series.

 "Bridging the gap: Building environmental monitoring & research capacity within the Matawa member First Nations"

Friday, March 8th, 1pm - 2pm in ATAC 5036

 All are welcome to attend - light refreshments will be served

You're invited to attend the second presentation of the Winter 2019 Biology Seminar Series presented by Dr. Michael Rennie, Department of Biology, Lakehead University (Thunder Bay).

Guest Speaker: Lindsay Menard, City of Thunder Bay

Presentation:  Wastewater treatment and microplastic removal

All are welcome. Seminars are free, and no registration is required. Light refreshments will be served (Thunder Bay). Please email biology@lakeheadu.ca to receive future announcements.

You are invited to attend the second presentation of the Winter 2019 Biology Seminar Series presented by Dr. Michael Rennie, Department of Biology, Lakehead University (Thunder Bay).

Guest Speaker:  Erin Beagle, Roots to Harvest

Presentation: TBA

All are welcome. Seminars are free, and no registration is required.

Light refreshments will be served (Thunder Bay).

All Applied Life Sciences (APLS) undergraduate students (Thunder Bay) are cordially invited to attend the LUAPLS Club's Meet & Greet event:

Event Organizer: Lakehead University Applied Life Sciences Club
Date: Friday, January 25, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: ATAC 5033 (Thunder Bay)

Free pizza (with gluten-free options)

You're invited to attend the first presentation of the Winter 2019 Biology Seminar Series presented by Dr. Michael Rennie, Department of Biology, Lakehead University (Thunder Bay).

Guest Speaker: Lisa Nyman, Resource Conservation Manager, Parks Canada

Presentation: "Resource conservation in Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area”

All are welcome. Seminars are free, and no registration is required. Light refreshments will be served (Thunder Bay). Please email biology@lakeheadu.ca to receive future announcements.