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Visiting Tutor for "Molecular Biology" A graduate from the University of Manitoba, Steven has completed am honours degree in Microbiology specializing in Genetics, a Masters of Science in Molecular Biology, and a Doctorate in Virology specializing in molecular genetics. Steven is also trained as Emergency Medical Care Assistant (E.M.C.A.) and has worked many years as a Paramedic. While a graduate student, Steven's main field of study was to asses the pathogenic features of the Zaire Ebola virus utilizing the (ZEBOV) reverse genetic system. During his studies he developed the 'guinea pig adapted' Ebola virus reverse genetic system, which is being used to determine the pathogenic effects of the Zaire Ebola virus. As an professor at the University of Manitoba he has taught numerous courses including Essentials of Microbiology, Cellular Biology, Immunology, Applied Research / infectious disease control, and Virology courses. Steven has recently joined the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health as the Head of the Applied Research Program. His current research goals include studies on the efficacy of microbiocides used in containment laboratories and outbreak areas; the construction of genetic systems to evaluate pathogenesis in viral infectious agents; the construction of fluorescent standards to be used as detection tools in applied research; and the evaluation of area decontamination methodologies. |
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