Andrew Simmonds, PhD

Chair, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
Professor, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
Directory

Spring Term 2026 (1950)

CELL 398 - Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-9)

Directed research carried out in a laboratory of a member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course only once. Successful completion requires laboratory skills training and a written report on the research project. Normally for students in their third year of study. Pre- or co-requisite: any 300-level Science course, CELL 300 recommended, and the consent of the course coordinator.

RSC A1 (30580)

2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10
01:00 - 01:00



CELL 498 - Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-9)

Directed research carried out in a laboratory of an assigned member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. Successful completion requires application of laboratory skills and a written report on the research project. Prerequisites: A 300-level CELL, Biological Sciences, or Biochemistry course and the consent of the course coordinator.

RSC A1 (30581)

2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10
01:00 - 01:00

Summer Term 2026 (1960)

CELL 398 - Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-9)

Directed research carried out in a laboratory of a member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course only once. Successful completion requires laboratory skills training and a written report on the research project. Normally for students in their third year of study. Pre- or co-requisite: any 300-level Science course, CELL 300 recommended, and the consent of the course coordinator.

RSC B1 (40452)

2026-07-06 - 2026-08-12
01:00 - 01:00



CELL 498 - Research Project

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-9)

Directed research carried out in a laboratory of an assigned member participating in the Cell Biology Program. Credit may be obtained for this course more than once. Successful completion requires application of laboratory skills and a written report on the research project. Prerequisites: A 300-level CELL, Biological Sciences, or Biochemistry course and the consent of the course coordinator.

RSC B1 (40706)

2026-07-06 - 2026-08-12
01:00 - 01:00

Winter Term 2027 (1980)

CELL 402 - The Birth and Death of a Cell

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

An advanced course dealing with cell differentiation, intracellular and extracellular signaling processes, the cell cycle, apoptosis and necrosis. Consists of lecture material and small group learning sessions. Topics include stem cell research, cancer therapy and human disorders involving cell death (e.g., Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease). Requires reading and discussion of current research articles. Prerequisite: CELL 201 or BIOL 201 and any 300-level Science course (CELL 3xx or BIOCH 3xx recommended) or consent of Department.

LECTURE B1 (76869)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50



CELL 502 - The Birth and Death of a Cell

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

An advanced course dealing with cell differentiation, intracellular and extracellular signaling processes, the cell cycle, apoptosis and necrosis. Consists of lecture material and small group learning sessions. Topics include stem cell research, cancer therapy and human disorders involving cell death (e.g. Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease). Will require reading and discussion of current research articles. Lectures are the same as for CELL 402 but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. May not be taken if credit has already been obtained in CELL 402. Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

LECTURE B1 (77540)

2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50