Bryan Guo![](https://chang.eeb.utoronto.ca/files/2024/05/BG_pic.png)
MSc Student
Department of Cell and Systems Biology
University of Toronto
25 Harbord St., Toronto, ON M5S 3G5
Email: bryan.guo@mail.utoronto.ca
Current Research
Cetaceans (whales and dolphins) evolved unique visual adaptations during an evolutionary
transition from terrestrial to marine environments. I am currently investigating mutations in cetacean rhodopsin that may confer functional advantages.
Education
- M.Sc. – University of Toronto (2024-present)
Cell and Systems Biology - H.B.Sc. – University of Toronto (2020-2024)
Cell and Molecular Biology, Immunology
Awards
- F. Michael Barrett Award for Best Poster Presentation (2024)
- CSB Undergraduate Research Award (2023)
Training/Experiences
- Independent Research in Cell and Systems Biology I (CSB498)
Department of Cell & Systems Biology (2023-2024)
Extracurriculars
- University of Toronto Naginata Club, Communications Officer (2023-2024)
- Toronto General Hospital, Volunteer (2023-2024)
- Molecular Networks of the Cell, Focus Group Member (2021-2024)