University of Calgary

Shawn Lewenza, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Westaim-ASRA Chair in Bacterial Biofilm Research

Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases (MIID)Shawn Lewenza
Member, Bacterial Pathogenesis Research Group
Address:  Room 2C66, Health Research Innovation Centre
3280 Hospital Drive N.W. , Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6
Phone: (403) 210-7980
Fax: (403) 270-2772 or (403) 210-7882
Email: slewenza [at] ucalgary [dot] ca
 

 

Curriculum Vitae:

  • B.Sc. University of Manitoba 1995
  • Ph.D. University of Calgary 2000
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia 2000-2004
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France 2004-2006

 

May 22, 2012. Position available immediately. Looking for summer student to work on a project using bacterial biosensors to detect contaminants in the environment. We are characterizing strains that can detect organic compounds and heavy metals in the tailing pond wastes. Topiocs: oilsand microbiology,  biosensors, water and soil testing, bacterial gene expression.

Looking for motivated undergraduates, please contact slewenza [at] ucalgary [dot] ca

Potential Graduate Supervisor