Oct 21, 2026
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9:00am - 10:00am
PhD Defense: Patrick Pumputis
Type
PhD Defenses
There will be a PhD defense for Patrick Pumputis on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Prior to the examination, Patrick will present a public seminar at 9:00 AM. The seminar will be approximately 40–50 minutes in length. The thesis abstract and seminar poster are attached.
The location and exam details are provided below:
Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Public Seminar: 9:00 AM
Location: PGCRL Event Room 2a & 2b
Zoom: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/89266801440
Passcode: 787364
Supervisor: Dr. Brian Ciruna
Thesis Title:
“From Cellular Stress to Axial Deformity: Oxidative Stress, Tissue Stiffening, and Integrated Stress Response Signalling in Pre-clinical Models of Idiopathic Scoliosis.”
Hope you will join us! Here is the event poster and abstract.