Dr. Sergio Grinstein

Professor

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Biography

Sergio Grinstein completed his Ph.D. in 1976 at the Centro de Investigacion in Mexico City. He spent years as a post-doctoral fellow at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Following this, he held a position at the Department of Biochemistry at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He has been a professor at the University of Toronto since 1988, working at the Hospital for Sick Children and currently heading the Cell Biology Program. Dr. Grinstein's research interests include membrane biology, ion transport, and the innate immune response, specifically focusing on macrophages and membrane receptors. Additionally, he teaches advanced courses such as BCH 2127H on Optical Microscopy. His work has been recognized with several awards, highlighting his contributions to the field of biochemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in biochemistry, focusing on membrane biology and ion transport.

Awards

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Michael Smith Award

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International Research Scholar

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Ayerst Award

Courses

BCH 2127H Advances Optical Microscopy: Single Molecules Four-Dimensional Imaging

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Department of Sociology