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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Showcase. This event features culminating research projects from the URO Summer program. @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social @arts-tmu.bsky.social @torontomet.bsky.social

A sign welcoming visitors to the URO Showcase

A presenter explains her research at the URO Showcase.

A wide view of the Sears Atrium at the 2025 URO Showcase.

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Journal of Cell Biology @jcb.org · 14d

Kenneth Gabriel Antenor, Mojca Mattiazzi Usaj et al show that clathrin-mediated #endocytosis becomes less efficient in #aging yeast due to changes in vacuolar pH. Restoring pH or modulating TORC1-Npr1 signaling preserves endocytosis, which may help maintain cell function rupress.org/jcb/article/...

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 19d

Networks are everywhere. In his new book Dots and Lines, Mathematics professor Anthony Bonato makes the science of networks accessible, connecting graph theory to pop culture, memes and personal stories: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

TMU math professor’s new book brings graph theory to a wider audience

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 21d

Meet 4th-year computer science student, Brandon Mai, who landed an internship as a QA analyst and software developer at theScore over the summer.

Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · 21d

Part 2 of our cool summer jobs series is here! Students from across TMU have landed summer jobs that brought them one step closer to their dream careers.

Part 2: TMU students score cool summer jobs

TMU students worked as a sports betting software developer, a finance intern and a food researcher

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to Physics professor Miranda Kirby, selected to join @src-rsc.bsky.social as a new Member this fall. Prof. Kirby is globally recognized for her research on early detection and disease treatment for chronic lung conditions. www.torontomu.ca/science/news... @researchtmu.bsky.social

TMU professor Miranda Kirby to join the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · 28d

For fourth-year biomedical sciences student Alacea Yerxa, Pow Wows are more than cultural celebrations, they’re part of her identity and a way to share Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

Pow Wow dancer brings Indigenous perspectives to science classroom and community

Fourth-year biomedical sciences student brings traditional jingle dress dancing to TMU's annual celebration.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · 28d

Welcome to a new academic year! Check out the latest news and events, and a message from Dean Cramb for the fall term in the Faculty of Science newsletter: torontometsci.activehosted.com/index.php?ac...

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Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · 29d

Join us Fri, Sept 12 for TMU’s Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow, 6:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. at Kerr Hall Quad. This year’s theme is Mnaadenmin Shkagamik-kwe | Teyethinonwerá:ton Yonkhi'nihsténha Onhwéntsya | Honouring Mother Earth. Dancing, drums, vendors + more.

Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow

All are welcome to join the Pwaaganigaawin / Pow Wow on Friday, September 12.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social‬ professor Daolun Chen on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and to professor Miranda Kirby on being named a Member of the RSC’s College. Read more: bit.ly/4m5zDWt #research

Headshots of TMU professors Daolun Chen and Miranda Kirby.

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Journal of Cell Science @jcellsci.bsky.social · Sep 1

Aaron Fountain, Mélanie Mansat, Roberto Botelho @botelholabcanada.bsky.social and colleagues discover that depletion of endomembrane reservoirs drives phagocytic appetite exhaustion in macrophages.
Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

Figure showing macrophages become devoid of plasma membrane infolding but do not shrink after phagocytic exhaustion.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Faculty, students and research staff are invited to @torontomet.bsky.social's Scholarly, Research and Creative (SRC) Integrity Day, Thursday, September 18. Learn about #research integrity at #TMU and listen to Dr. Cary Moskovitz discuss text recycling in research. Register now: tinyurl.com/2j7w2etu

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re excited to welcome Physics professor Edward Taylor to the Faculty of Science! At TMU, he plans to conduct research in cancer imaging and treatment, explore tumour behaviour and mentor students to become leaders in medical physics. Read more: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Using clinical insight to improve patient quality of life

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Aug 20

Congratulations to Patience Obi, a recipient of the @torontomet.bsky.social Postdoctoral Fellowship for Black Scholars. Her research, supervised by prof. Michael Olson, focuses on improving ovarian cancer outcomes for Black women. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/graduate/pos...

Supporting ovarian cancer survival for Black women

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Aug 14

Chemistry professor @stefimpellizzeri.bsky.social is revolutionizing ice rink sustainability in partnership with Jet Ice, a global leader in ice-making tech. Her team was recently featured in United States Ice Rink Association's RINK Magazine: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

From research to rinks: How science is shaping a more sustainable ice industry

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Jul 29

PFAS, toxic 'forever chemicals' are polluting our water systems, posing serious health risks and threatening our environment. @torontomet.bsky.social's WR3 Urban Water Lab explores an Innovative approach to clean water solutions. Read more: tinyurl.com/4bj4k8z7 @torontometsci.bsky.social

A photograph of water with white foam on top pooling near a shore

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Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · Jul 24

From leading student associations to organizing research conferences, these students define ‘extraordinary.’

Meet TMU’s spring 2025 Gold Medal winners

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Jul 24

This spring, the Department of Mathematics hosted 200 students in grades 1-12 for the 2025 Kangaroo Math Contest. Professor Francis Duah reflects on his vision of inspiring youth to see math as fun and full of possibility: www.torontomu.ca/science/news...

Celebrating math with the next generation

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Jul 22

Can smartphones be used as life-saving tools during disasters when every second counts? @torontomet.bsky.social student Zahidul Islam seeks to find survivors by searching for Bluetooth signal from something most of us keep close: our cell phone. More: tinyurl.com/33bxb78v @torontometsci.bsky.social

A person touches their hand to the screen of a tablet while identifying a location

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Jul 17

Researchers at @torontomet.bsky.social are redefining possibilities for the future by advancing research and developing real-world solutions with impact. Learn more in our latest issue of Innovation: tinyurl.com/5bd3jv36

The view from inside an MRI machine of a seated medical practitioner

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Jul 11

Biomedical sciences grads Christian Denino and Jagatjot Singh Randhawa were recognized for their achievements at TMU. Christian, TMU Gold Medalist, reflects on his achievements and future after co-organizing the 2SLGBTQ+ in STEM Conference: www.torontomu.ca/science/news... #AlumniTMU

Top honours awarded to biomedical sciences grads this spring

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Jul 10

Congratulations to the seven Faculty of Science professors who secured NSERC Discovery Grants to support their research projects. 👏 Learn more about their research and see the full list of recipients: www.torontomu.ca/research/res...

Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Jul 9

Congratulations to @torontomet.bsky.social researchers for securing $15.9M in today’s federal funding announcement, supporting 76 projects across disciplines. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yu7kbmaf @arts-tmu.bsky.social‪ @lincolnalexander.bsky.social @torontometsci.bsky.social @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social

TMU researchers receive $15.9 million in federal grant funding

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congratulations to Chemistry & Biology professor Lesley Campbell and her research team for advancing to the next phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge. 👏🌱

Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · Jun 27

TMU researchers awarded $5 million for revolutionary food production system, advancing them to the scaling phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge.

Read more about how they’re transforming sustainable farming in Canada: www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

From underdogs to innovators: TMU researchers awarded $5 million for revolutionary food production

TMU's Habiba Bougherara and Lesley Campbell aim to transform sustainable farming in Canada with their self-pollinating raspberry system

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Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · Jun 16

This Spring Convocation will celebrate more than 8,500 graduates in over 14 ceremonies.

Cheers to the Class of 2025: TMU prepares for Spring Convocation

The class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage and celebrate a major milestone during TMU’s Spring Convocation.

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Research – Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) @researchtmu.bsky.social · Jun 13

A high-profile political fallout may have deeper implications. Using network science, #TMU prof. Anthony Bonato analyzes how the Trump–Musk feud could splinter U.S. voter networks in this @ca.theconversation.com article: tinyurl.com/3s9b3v5p @torontometsci.bsky.social

Musk apologizes but the bromance is over: What network science tells us about the Trump-Musk breakup

While we don’t know what went wrong between Trump and Musk, their feud reveals a potentially impactful disruption in American politics.

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Faculty of Science TMU @torontometsci.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to Physics postdoctoral researcher, Farshad Moradi Kashkooli, for receiving the 2024 Polanyi Prize in Physics for developing a new cancer treatment. 🏅

Toronto Metropolitan University @torontomet.bsky.social · Jun 11

TMU researcher Farshad Moradi Kashkooli has received Ontario’s most prestigious early-career research award for pioneering a novel cancer treatment approach that could transform the way cancer is treated.

TMU researcher awarded prize for revolutionary cancer research

TMU's Farshad Moradi Kashkooli develops a new cancer treatment that could replace need for conventional chemotherapy

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