Graduate Students
Primary Supervisor
Thomas Corsiatto. Masters of Science (MSc). Regulation of Group B streptococcal virulence by a unique Group B streptococcal surface protein. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. July 2020 to present.
Faisal Hirji. Masters of Science (MSc). Analysis of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes phosphoglycerate kinase binding. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. September 2014 to September 2017. GRADUATED.
Maram Hulbah. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Exploration of novel factors associated with Group B streptococcal virulence. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. September 2013 to August 2019. GRADUATED.
Areej Alh-hazmi. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Epidemiological Investigation of Group B streptococci in Alberta. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. January 2013 to May 2018. GRADUATED.
Khalida Siddiqua. Master of Science (MSc). Mutant Group B streptococcus surface expressed phosphoglycerate kinase with reduced plasminogen binding. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. September 2010 to 2013. GRADUATED.
Tyler Boone. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Characterization of phosphoglycerate kinase expressed on the surface of Group B streptococcus. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. September 2006 to January 2012. GRADUATED.
Carey Ann Burnham. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Interactions of the Group B streptococcus with epithelial cells: host-cell signal transduction pathways in Group B streptococcal invasion and the role of surface-associated Group B streptococcal phosphoglycerate kinase in pathogenesis. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. September 2002 to May 2007. GRADUATED.
Martin Mackinnon. Masters of Science (MSc). Dalhousie University. Experimental work completed summer 1996. Genetic heterogeneity in the VanA gene cluster in clinical enterococcal isolates. Thesis completion and defence date: Fall 1997. GRADUATED.
Co-Supervisor
Alexa Thompson. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Supervisor Dr. Carmen Charlton. Improving the diagnosis and linkage for patients infected with Hepatitis C in the prenatal population of Alberta. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta. 2020-present.
Daniel Freidman. Master of Science (MSc.) Translational Medicine. Supervisor Dr. Karen Doucette. The prevalence and risk factors for nontuberculous Mycobacterial infection in lung transplant patients and its impact on patient survival and graft function. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta. 2017-2020. GRADUATED.
Angela Ma. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Supervisor Dr. Linda Chui. Characterization of Heat Resistant Escherichia coli Isolates Associated with Human Infection. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta. 2015-present.
Richelle J. Allen. Master of Science (MSc). Supervisor: Dr. Linda Chui. Detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli using loop mediated isothermal amplification. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta. January 2011 to 2013. GRADUATED.
Undergraduate Students
Clara Houdek. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2019/2020. Project Title: How effective is 70% ethanol for sterilization of cryostats against mycobacteria. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Sebastian Coll. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2018/19. Project Title: Determination of Erythromycin and Clindamycin Susceptibility and Mechanisms of Resistance in Group B Streptococcus in Alberta from years 2014 to 2018. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
William Chernoff. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2017/18. Project Title: Analysis of Alberta QuantiFERON Testing Data from 2005-2017. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Armaan Pandey. Undergraduate Science Student Summer project. Summer 2015 and Summer 2016. Project title: Analysing the virulence of and immune response to Group A streptococcal (GAS) isolates in Alberta patients. Provincial Laboratory for Public Health, University of Alberta.
Sarah Aziz. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2014/15. Project Title: Detection of pertactin in clinical isolates of Bordetella pertussis. Division of Diagnostic and Applied Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Eric Ly. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2014. Project Title: Phylogenetic analysis of plasminogen binding proteins. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Dayna Doswell. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2014. Project Title: A comparison of chromogenic plates for MRSA detection. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Faisal Hirji. MLS Honours Project Student. 2013-2014. Project Title: Cloning and expression of surface-expressed phosphoglycerate kinase from Group A streptococci and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Olena Kruppa. Summer student. 2012-2013. Project Title: Development of a PCR-based serotyping assay for the serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae from dried blood spots. Provincial Laboratory for Public Health, University of Alberta.
Wes Nishi. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2011-2012. Project title: Identification of MLS resistance in Group B streptococcus. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Julie Kuo. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2011-2012. Project title: Development of a PCR-based assay for the detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae from dried blood spots. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Andrea Robbins. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2010-2011. Project title: Prevalence of the pneumococcus serotype 6C in Canada. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Cecilia Mak. Medical Laboratory Sciences project 2010-2011. Project title: Prevalence of erythromycin and clindamycin resistance in Streptococcus pyogenes isolated from throats in Northern Alberta. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Richardson Mah. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2008-2009. Project title Identification of Pneumococcal Serotype 6C in the Canadian Population. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Darcy Waisman. First year Medical Student-Ireland. Project title: Pneumococcal antibiotic resistance and SPAT database collation. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Gary Yung. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2007-2008. Project title Characterization of Streptococcal surface associated phosphoglycerate kinase. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Barbara Bradshaw. Summer student. 2007. Project Title: Molecular typing of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates 2000-2006. National Centre for Streptococcus.
Salima Alladina. Medicine Summer Student (UBC Medical Program). 2006. Project title: Identification of Host Cell components involved in Streptococcus agalactiae invasion. National Centre for Streptococcus and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.
Tyler Boone. Summer student. 2006. Project Title: Development of MLST for Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae. National Centre for Streptococcus.
Joa Dodds. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2005-2006. Project title: Identification of Host Cell Signalling pathways during invasion by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Natalie Chui. Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Science Project, 2005. Project title: Macrolide Resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae. Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Alberta.
Bob Davey. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2004-2005. Project title: Invasion Mechanisms of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Hilary Dake. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2003-2004. Project title: Identification of Novel Species of Gram Positive, Catalase Negative Bacteria. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Carey Ann Burnham. Medical Laboratory Science Project 2001-2002. Project title: Identification of Three Novel Species of Gram Positive, Catalase Negative Bacteria. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Tina Ng. Medical Laboratory Science Project. INT D 409, 2000-2001. Project title: Resistance Mechanisms in S. pneumoniae. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Melanie Sohn. Medical Laboratory Science Project. 2000-2001. Project title: Identification of Novel Species of Gram Positive, Catalase Negative Bacteria. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Joel Rivero. Medical Laboratory Science Project. 1999-2000. Project title: The Effect of Sub-inhibitory doses of Penicillin on the Invasive Ability of Group B Streptococci. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Trevor Richardson. Medical Laboratory Science Project. 1998-1999. Project title: Characterization of Streptococcus iniae invasion on HEp-2 cells. Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Alberta.
Anna Lewandoski. Summer student. 1997. Project title: Binding and Internalization Studies of Group A and Group B Streptococci. Department of Microbiology and Public Health, University of Alberta.
Catherine White. Undergraduate Project Student. 1995-1996. Project title: Purification of Verotoxins. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University.