Postdoctoral Mentorship Teaching Program

MGY200H: An Introduction to Molecular Genetics and Microbiology

Introduction to the core concepts of genetics and microbiology. Included are also topical biological problems and cutting-edge scientific approaches with some examples from world-class Toronto labs. Historical context is often used to deliver material. Topics include: core concepts in genetics, an introduction to cancer and stem cells; the genetic regulation of aging; core concepts in microbiology; emerging and recurring microbial threats; genetic engineering.

Time:
12 - 1 pm

Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays 

1 

PDF would be expected to prepare focused, content-driven, organized and engaging slides based on material from previous iterations of the course, to utilize active learning strategies during class time, and to take feedback from the course coordinator regarding lecture content and structure. As a relatively entry-level / introductory class, specific content knowledge is likely not required.

PCL381H1S: Intro to Toxicology, Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Toxicology

Lecture course with active learning tutorials.

Lecture:
Time:
10 - 12 pm 
Day: Monday

Tutorial
Time:
2 - 4 pm
Day: Wednesday

1

Requirement/qualifications: Knowledge of biochemistry and/or cellular toxicology (oxidative stress, cell-death mechanisms, etc). 

 Role/task: Lecture. (Our lectures are 2-hour long. The trainee may deliver a full lecture or split it and deliver 1-hour lectures over two different days, depending on the topic(s) they are comfortable teaching.) 

PCL201H1S: Intro to Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetic Principles

Lecture course with active learning tutorials.

Lecture:
Time: 11 - 1 pm 
Day: Monday

Tutorial:
Time: 3 - 4 pm
Day: Wednesday

1

Provide 2 lectures on content related to either Routes of administration AND drug absorption, Clearance, or physiochemical properties of drug/barriers to drug disposition, Drug Development (1 hr), DDI, ADR

IMM351H: The Immune System in Action (Advanced)

This course illustrates how different elements of the immune system come together to mount efficient and measured responses. Topics include response to infectious microorganisms, allergy and autoimmunity, immune responses against cancer, and transplantation immunology.

Time:
1 - 2pm

Day: Friday

12

This is a tutorial rather than a lecture section for undergraduate immunology students in the Specialist program. Each week, PDFs will present paper/facilitate a discussion relevant to the weekly topic. Therefore, it would be ideal if a PDF’s research interests align with the field/topic.

IMM1200Y: Scientific Skills for Immunologists

This course focuses on developing core competencies and skills in scientific methodology among junior graduate students. Students will critically appraise scientific articles, design and analyze scientific experiments, and develop the core skills of scientific communication and data literacy.

Time:
4 - 5 pm

Day: Thursday

~5

There are 5 weeks dedicated to different immunological techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, qPCR, western blotting, scRNA Seq, ELISA) – PDFs with expertise in these areas are encouraged to apply. PDFs will be responsible for providing training resources for students (for self-study) regarding the technique, discussing how to design studies/analyze raw data from these studies. PDFs will create an assignment/guided exercise for students to complete. Experience with R software and biostatistics is preferred.

ANA301 – Human Embryology

Current concepts in mammalian morphogenesis applied to the development of the various organ systems; etiologies and pathogenesis of some of the more common human congenital abnormalities.

Time:
1 - 3 pm

Day: Mondays & Fridays

1

Experience in topics of organ system development, stem cell research, and/or clinical embryology would be considered an asset. Opportunity for the PDF to develop student-centered teaching techniques focused on student engagement and active learning.

PSL190H: Biomedical Research at the Cutting Edge

Explore the thought processes, logic, motivation, techniques, analysis and impact of recent high-profile publications to gain insight into the enterprise of science. Outstanding scientists present recent high-impact papers, and students will examine the research in depth, focusing on the underlying questions, experimental approach, results and significance. Restricted to first-year students. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Time:
12 - 1 pm

Day: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays

1

PDF would deliver a 50-min research seminar on their own research at the graduate level. Best if the research has already been published. Research must be in physiology. It is best if lots of techniques have been used and there is a relatively complete story. PDF could also participate in one or two classes in which the seminar is explained and in the design of problem set/test questions. There will be an opportunity for classroom observation with the course instructor (Michelle French).