School of Biochemistry and Immunology JS Immunology 2021 2022
Department of Biochemistry Microbiology & Immunology
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Transcript of Department of Biochemistry Microbiology & Immunology
Department of Biochemistry
Microbiology & ImmunologyO Chair: Dr. Daniel Figeys
O 26 core professorsO 50 cross appointed professorsO 33 adjunct professors
Microbiology & Immunology (MIC) and
Biochemistry (BCH) Graduate Programs
O 30 professors in MIC and 60 professors in BCHO Core BMIO Cross appointed from other Departments
O OHRI, CHEO O Adjunct professors
O Government, NRC, CBS
Structure of MIC graduate program
O Director - Dr. Andrew MakrigiannisO Graduate committee
Dr. L. Wang (RGN), Dr. L. Krishnan (NRC), Dr. T. Mah (RGN), Dr. S. Li (Health Canada),
Structure of BCH graduate program
O Director - Dr. Alain StintziO Associate Director – Dr. Vas MezlO Graduate committee
Drs. D. Picketts, D. Bulman, JF Couture, J. Lee, K. Baetz, M. Pelchat, T. Lagace, and X. Zha.
Graduate Office RGN 2135Academic Administrative Officers
Victoria Stewart (BCH)[email protected] O613-562-5800, ext 8229
Fay Draper (MIC) [email protected], ext 8164
Responsibilities of Graduate Programs
O structured program of study and research appropriate for the degree sought
O appropriate criteria for the evaluation of students (directed studies, comprehensive examinations, seminars, and theses)
O assess the student's progress systematically and in all cases at least once per year
Responsibilities of Graduate Programs
O implement appropriate policies for the financial support of students O create for students a milieu which fosters career developmentO monitor the performance of thesis directors in terms of the quality of direction, as evidenced by the time to degree, the attrition rate of students under their direction, their availability, their ability to determine research topics of appropriate scope, etc.
Degree Expectations 1) Depth and Breadth of
KnowledgeM.Sc. : A systematic understanding of
knowledge in the discipline/field; critical awareness of current problems /new insights in the discipline
Ph.D. : A thorough understanding of a substantial body of knowledge, relevant knowledge outside the field
Degree Expectations2) Research and ScholarshipM.Sc.: comprehension of how established
methods of research and inquiry lead to new knowledge in the discipline; critical evaluation of current research; ability to develop sustained argument or originality in the application of knowledge
Ph.D. conceptualize, design, implement research, make informed judgements on complex issues, produce original research of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication
Degree Expectations3) Application of Knowledge
M.Sc. : apply existing knowledge in critical analysis of new problems
Ph.D. : undertake research at an advanced level; contribute to development of academic, professional tools, methods etc.
Degree Expectations4) Professional AutonomyM.Sc. Skills necessary for employment –
personal responsibility, decision making in complex situations, intellectual independence, ethical behaviour consistent with academic integrity, appreciation of broader implications of applying knowledge
Ph.D. Skills as for M.Sc. - autonomy
Degree Expectations5) Communication SkillsM.Sc. : ability to communicate ideas,
issues and conclusions clearly
Ph.D. : ability to communicate complex and/ or ambiguous ideas issues and conclusions clearly
Policies and Procedures
Courses2 approved graduate courses in their respective programs
O For MIC O M.Sc. Students, MIC5100, plus one O For Ph.D. student, one must be a MIC course
OSeminar course every sessionO Participation in BMI Poster and Seminar
Days, one presentation every year (poster or seminar)
Policies and Procedures
Other Program RequirementsORegistration to MED8166 in first year as of summer 2013OPhD Comprehensive exam (9998)OResearch thesis (9997)OTAC meeting once/year
Policies and ProceduresTHESIS ADVISORY
COMMITTEERole of the TAC
Monitor the student’s progress in the program + provide advice on the conduct of the research project.
Within 2 terms:OIdentify TAC (2 members + supervisor) OHold first TAC meeting and submit summary and report to RGN 2135
Transfer M.Sc. to Ph.D.O Hold Transfer Exam in 4th session (the
first registration in the PhD must occur in the 5th sessions at the latest).
O Permission of the supervisor and TACO Completion of course requirements
for the M.Sc. (A- average in courses)O Transfer Exam (defence of research
proposal)
Policies and ProceduresTIME CONSTRAINTS
M.Sc.O The minimum stipend is committed
only for 2 years O Time limit set by FGPS: 4 yearsPh.D.O Minimum stipend is committed for 4
yearsO Time limit set by FGPS: 7 years
ResearchGraduate Research is part of your
studies, and is NOT PAID WORK
Success in research takes dedication, motivation, and commitment
Your supervisors will expect you to be in the lab for as many hours as necessary to make progress
ThesesO Your thesis should be considered the
most important document/manuscript you prepare as a student
O “papers” format theses ARE NOT accepted in the MIC program.
O “paper” format theses are accepted in the BCH program (but must have a minimum of 3 papers, 2 as first author).
Other TrainingO General Laboratory SafetyO BiosafetyO RadiationO Animal Care
Environmental Health and Safety Service (EHSS)
University of Ottawa Animal Care Service
Internal Scholarships
Admission scholarshipsO MSc : $7500/year for two yearsO PhD : $9000/year for four years
Excellence AwardsO Tuition waiver for students with
external scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
Full scholarshipO Full tuition
PartialO Covers difference between Cdn tuition
and international tuitionBourse internationale de la francophonie
O Differential between $2500 and international tuition
Travel FundingAttendance and presentation at
meetings is an essential component of graduate training
OMicrobiology and Immunology : one award in MSc and one award in PhD (max $ 300 each) OBiochemistry : one award in MSc and two awards in PhD (max $1000 each)OFGPS / GSAED / Supervisor are other sources
External ScholarshipsDeadlines for external scholarship applications are mostly in the fall
OOGS OQEISSTONSERCOCIHR
Check the FGPS/Scholarships website athttp://www.grad.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1458
for details
Teaching OpportunitiesO TA, marking - undergraduate BCH
programO Posted in July each year - Room 4170O Co-ordinator: Dr. Josee CoutuO Other positions may be available
through Chemistry, Biopharmaceutical
ProblemsOSupervisor / TAC membersOAcademic Administration Officers
(Fay/Victoria)ODirector and Graduate CommitteeODepartment ChairOAssistant Dean of Graduate
Studies for the Faculty of MedicineOVice Dean of FGPS
Additional Support
O Faculty of Medicine counseling service
O International Student OfficeO Student Academic Success Centre,
FGPS
BMI Graduate Student Association
http://www.med.uottawa.ca/Associations/BMIGSA/
The BMI Bulletin BMIGSA’s GUIDE TO SUCCESS FOR NEW BMI STUDENTS!
Fun ThingsOResearch !OBMIGSA
O Parties/ BarbecuesO Field tripsO Workshops
OResearch symposiaOCareer Day
Welcome to graduate studies!
Any questions: Please call 613-562-5800Fay Draper at ext. 8164
or Victoria Stewart ext. 8229
or e-mail to [email protected]