This is the official page for GASP at the University of Toronto.
The Graduate Association of Students in Physiology is an elected group of graduate students from the Department of Physiology. We represent the interest of the graduate student body at the Department of Physiology. As well we offer assistance to M.Sc and Ph.D students within the department pertaining to academic, social, and research activities.
04/09/2026
Join us for our last official pub night of the semester this Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM 🎉🍻
📍 Location: Jack Astor’s – Bloor & Yonge
🍕 Free appetizers: As always, we’ve got you covered!
Come celebrate the end of the semester with your phriends — good food, good vibes, and a well-deserved break 🧠✨
Bring your friends, your lab mates, or anyone who wants to join in!
See you there!
03/31/2026
Build-Your-Own Taco Trivia Night 🌮🧠
Join us for a fun and interactive Student–Faculty Social featuring a build-your-own taco bar (with all the toppings 🌯) and a lively trivia night! It’s a great chance to enjoy good food, team up for trivia, and connect with fellow students and faculty in a relaxed, casual setting.
Bring your friends and P*s, and get ready for a fun evening filled with tacos, trivia, and great company ✨
03/25/2026
Hi Physiology Phriends!
This month, we’re hosting our coffee break at none other than the Krembil Brain Institute at Toronto Western Hospital!
The details:
📅 Friday, March 27th, 2026
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 7th Floor of the Research Tower (Room by the elevators)
We’ll have hand-pressed espresso, free drip coffee, and snacks to keep you fueled! Plus some board games to help you unwind and socialize.
Come stop by, grab a cup, and enjoy a well-deserved break!
03/19/2026
Hello Physiology Phriends!
On Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm we are going to ✨Comedy Night at Yuk Yuk’s✨!
Join us for a super fun night filled with laughs!
Tickets will be on us, so you just need to sign up and show up!
RSVP link (also in bio): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13hVo_GhQdHpEh1Pqz0MEMk1v76klk6t637pIh4B7ILY/edit?usp=sharing
03/17/2026
Join your fellow physiology students for an epic night of trading, building, and sweet victory as we dive into the classic board game Settlers of Catan. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, this is your chance to outwit your peers, forge alliances, and experience some friendly competition!
🗓️: Thursday, March 19
⏰: 5:30-7:30pm
📍: MSB3227
03/09/2026
Hey Physiology,
Join us on this month’s edition of GASP’s How-to Seminars where we show you the insider tips to securing the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (worth $5,000 a semetster, up to $15,000!).
Snacks are also provided!
🗓️: Tuesday, March 10
⏰: 5:30-7:00pm
📍: MSB3227
03/04/2026
Hello Physiology Phriends!
Join us Tomorrow, March 5 at 6:30 PM for our Pub Night at Duke’s Refresher 🍻
📍 Where: Duke’s Refresher – St. Lawrence 73 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1V9
🍕 Free appetizers: Absolutely!!
Bring your friends, your lab mates, or anyone cool you happen to know 😉
See you there!
03/02/2026
Hi Physiology Phriends🧬🤩 We are recruiting volunteers to help run the Physiology booth at Science Rendezvous on Saturday, May 9th, 2026!✨🔬 Science Rendezvous is a free, annual, all-day festival that brings science out of the lab and onto the street with the ultimate goal of improving student enrolment as well as public involvement in the science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) fields. If you are interested in helping design booth activities and run the event, please fill out the form by March 16th, 2026. Link to the form: https://forms.gle/NrxQXQrpa5xMGRQr7
02/25/2026
Hello Physiology Phriends!
Join us Tomorrow at 6:30 PM for our GASP Trivia Night 🧠✨
📍 Where: MSB 3227
🏆 Prize for the winning team: Yes, there is one (and it’s worth it!)
🍕Free Food?: Absolutely!!
Bring your friends, your lab mates, and your competitive spirit! There will be various topics so you can expect to know some of the answers!
02/23/2026
Hi everyone!
GASP is hosting a How-To Seminar on creating polished scientific figures using Illustrator, Canva, and BioRender. Whether you’re working on posters, presentations, or manuscripts, this session will cover helpful tools and tips to work on your visuals!
We hope to see you there!
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🗓️: Wednesday, February 25
⏰: 6:30-7:30pm
📍: MSB3227
02/18/2026
Hey Physiology,
Need a break from staring at your screen, or pipetting endlessly? Please join us for our first ever c̵o̵f̵f̵e̵e̵ matcha break at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Come grab a tasty matcha drink, and chat it up with your peers. We will serve 20 iced matcha lattes with oat milk, so don’t be late! We hope to see you there :)
🗓️: February 20th, 2026
⏰: 12:00 - 2:00 PM
📍: LTRI (25 Orde St; Access through 60 Murray St) Room 6-1013
