Our research
Genomics, microbiology and epidemiology at the animal–human health interface.
Our research
We use microbiology, genomics and epidemiology to investigate streptococcal diversity, antimicrobial resistance and infections across animal and human populations.
We investigate how genomic diversity shapes streptococcal evolution, species boundaries and accurate identification of pathogens affecting animals and humans.
An example from our workOur work proposes a Streptococcus suis species complex to describe closely related organisms that routine identification may not distinguish.
We investigate the molecular and genetic bases of antimicrobial resistance, how resistance evolves, and how resistance-associated traits circulate in streptococcal populations.
An example from our workA CIHR-funded project examines the mechanisms of β-lactam resistance in S. suis using genomic, experimental and structural approaches.
We examine the distribution, evolutionary relationships and host-associated patterns of streptococcal populations across animal, human and geographic settings.
An example from our workProjects include comparisons of porcine and human Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis (SDSE) and studies of zoonotic S. suis infections.
Research support
Our research is supported by major Canadian funding programs and international collaborators.
Project Grant · Mechanisms of β-lactam resistance in Streptococcus suis
Discovery Grant · Understudied streptococcal pathogens of production animals
Additional support comes through collaborative research projects in Canada and internationally.
Open resources
Explore the laboratory’s pipelines, documentation and source code on GitHub.
