The 2010 Biotechnology Initiative Lectures and Merck Frosst “Exploring Minds” Workshops
March 10, 2010 by admin
Once again, the TBI Explore Biotechnology lectures and Merck Frosst Exploring Minds workshops, held concurrently with the SABC competition, will be available free of charge, to high school classes accompanied by their teachers. The lectures and workshops are made available by the generous sponsorship of The Biotechnology Initiative and Merck Frosst respectively.
The TBI Lecture Series and Merck Frost” Exploring Minds” Workshops take place at York University on Tuesday April 6th and Wednesday April 7th, 2010. Venues include the Accolade West Building, and the Research Tower. The Merck Frosst Workshops take place in Room 280, York Lanes, adjacent to the Research Tower.
Registration for these lectures must be done through the Bioscience Education Canada office at 416-640-0206 – Email. We ask that you try to book your classes for two lectures and a workshop.
Program and Session Descriptors (pdf)
The Biotechnology Initiative Lecture Series 2009
March 17, 2009 by admin
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The TBI Lecture Series took place in the MacLeod Auditorium of the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto on Tuesday April 14th and Wednesday April 15th, 2009
Lecture Outlines
THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE LECTURES
(Program with Ontario Curriculum 2008 links)
Tuesday, April 14th, 10:00 a.m. and
Wednesday, April 15th, 1:00 p.m.
“CRIME SCIENCE”
Ms. Linda Williams, Centre of Forensic Sciences
Discover the latest advances in the field of crime fighting. Join a forensic scientist to investigate how DNA analysis and body-fluid identification methods are used to solve real criminal cases.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Tuesday, April 14th, 11:00 a.m.
“DEVELOPING DRUGS FOR VIRAL PANDEMICS”
Dr. Eleanor Fish, Head, Division of Cellular & Molecular Biology, Toronto General Research Institute, University Health Network
There have been 10 pandemics of influenza A in the past 300 years. Pandemics of influenza occurred in 1918, 1957 and 1968. The pandemic of 1918 and 1919 killed 50 million to 100 million people. With today’s world population of 6.5 billion – more than three times that in 1918 – even a relatively “mild” pandemic could kill many millions of people. The threat of the SARS coronavirus and the global HIV epidemic have hastened the development of antiviral drugs
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Pathogens and Disease (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Disease and Its Prevention (Gr. 12-SNC4E)
Tuesday, April 14th, 12 noon
“USING DNA AS A TOOL TO CONSERVE VANISHING SPECIES AND REVEAL NATURAL HISTORY”
Oliver Haddrath, Dept. of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum
Learn how the Department of Natural History at the Royal Ontario Museum is using DNA to study a variety of different question ranging from how best to preserve endangered species, to finding out how all life on earth is related to each other. This presentation will showcase a few of these projects, ones that deal with conservation, systematics, biogeography and the tree of life.”
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Tuesday, April 14th, 1:00 p.m.
“BIOTECHNOLOGY IN YOUR WORLD”
Dr. Paula Demacio, Professor of Biotechnology, Centennial College
Discover the wonders of biotechnology in your world! Journey to various places in your city to uncover how biotechnology affects your lives. From the grocery store to the pharmacy, the pet store to the police station, exciting advances in biotechnology can be found everywhere!
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 10:00 a.m.
“STEM CELLS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE”
Dr. Jean Wang, Researcher, Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, University Health Network
Stem cells are master cells that provide the source material for all organs and tissue. They are found in the embryo and as rare cells in adult tissues including blood, skin, muscle and intestines. Because of their regenerative capabilities, stem cells have the potential to treat or cure diseases. Recently, scientists have discovered ways to reprogram adult human cells to behave like stem cells, bypassing the ethical issues associated with the use of human embryonic stem cells. In addition, recent evidence suggests that tumour growth may also be driven by stem cells, a notion which has important implications for cancer treatment.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00 a.m.
“DNA FROM FOSSILS AND THE BENEFIT OF TIME TRAVEL”
Dr. Regis Debruyne, Professor, Ancient DNA Centre, Department of Anthropology, McMaster University
This presentation will explore the possibilities of extracting DNA from fossil remains and using it to in solve long-standing questions about origins, migrations and extinction. The feasibility of resurrecting extinct animals via cloning will also be discussed.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 12:00 noon
“THE SCIENCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF GENOMICS”
Dr. Shane Green, Director, Outreach, Ontario Genomics Institute
This presentation is an energetic look at where genomics has come from and where it might lead.
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)