Department of Physiology

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Chair's Message

Dr. Scott Heximer,

Chair

Welcome to the Department of Physiology

Thank you for stopping by! Physiology is the study of the biological processes that support life. Our department examines the interaction between factors that determine health and disease at the cellular, tissue, and whole-organism levels. Learn about our Department's history, innovations, and inclusive values here.

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COVID Updates & Information - U of T Central Hub

Find the Covid-19 Self-assessment Form Here

PhysioLINK - Departmental Newsletter

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan 

Graduate Association for Students in Physiology (GASP) Website

PhysioMP - Peer Mentorship Program Website

 

News

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Physiology Professors Win Teaching Awards

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Physiology's Business Manager, Paula Smellie, Wins Human Rights Prize

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Physiology Works with Canada Post on Commemorative Insulin100 Stamp

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Events

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Nov 1 – Nov 30
 Insulin100 Celebrations: November 2020-November 2021
Special Events | All day
May 20 Professor Kim “Avrama” Blackwell: "Control of Synaptic Plasticity by Calcium Dynamics: Role of Inhibition and Spatial Input Patterns"
CPIN Distinguished Lecture / Physiology Seminar Series | 4:00pm–5:00pm
May 27 Professor Mrinalini Balki: Postpartum Hemorrhage: A closer look at Uterotonic Agents
Physiology Seminar Series | 4:00pm–5:00pm
Jul 30 Insulin Discovery Day: Physiology Celebrates!
Departmental Event | All day

Insulin Centennial

Insulin Centennial

Honour the Past
Celebrate the Present
Support the Future

Celebrate Insulin100!