The following is a list of thesis defences taking place between Monday, Nov. 11 and Friday, Nov. 15:

PhD in Biological Sciences

Arsala Ali, a PhD in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Role of transposable elements in gene regulation” on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The defence will take place in Plaza 600F.

The examination committee members are Brian Roy, Chair; Ping Liang, Supervisor; Jinchuan Xing, External Examiner (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey); Ke Qiu, Internal Examiner; and Adonis Skandalis and Charles Després, Advisory Committee.

PhD in Applied Health Sciences

Megan Magier, a PhD in Applied Health Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Navigating transitions out of post-secondary education: a mixed methods study of emerging adult mental health and access to support pre-and post-graduation” on Friday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The defence will take place in STH 361.

The examination committee members are Ping Liang, Chair; Karen Patte, Supervisor; Maureen Drysdale, External Examiner (St. Jerome’s University); Dawn Zinga, Internal Examiner; and Madelyn Law, Tanya Martini and Sarah Pennisi, Advisory Committee.

PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities

Grace Channer, a PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities candidate, will defend the thesis “TEMPLE: Resistance Embodied as a Diaspora Aesthetic Strategy” on Friday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The defence will take place in Plaza 600F.

The examination committee members are Wendy Ward, Chair; Margot Francis, Supervisor; Christina Sharpe, External Examiner (York University); Sherri Vansickle, Internal Examiner; and Cathy van Ingen and Jason Hawreliak, Advisory Committee.