Trainee: Jack Boule, Western University and Karan Desai, McMaster University Supervisor: Dr. Susan Poutanen Project: Whole Genomic Sequencing using the Illumina and Nanopore Platforms compared with Fournier IR Mass Spectroscopy as a Replacement for Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis in the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Grants and Studentships
2025 – AMMI Canada – CFID Medical Student Research Award – Anish Krishnan
Trainee: Anish Krishnan, University of British Columbia Supervisor: Dr. Kevin Afra Project: Implementation of an interactive antibiotic teaching module for medical undergraduate students
2025 – altona Diagnostics Canada Medical Student Research Award – Jay Wieler
Trainee: Jay Wieler, University of Manitoba Supervisor: Dr. Susan Poutanen Project: Establishing a Protocol for Collaboration in the Development, Verification, and Implementation of Diagnostic testing for Emerging Infectious Diseases
2024 CFID Undergraduate Summer Research Award – no applicants
2024 – altona Diagnostics Canada Medical Student Research Award – Connor Prosty
Connor Prosty, B.Sc., is a fourth-year medical student at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He holds a B.Sc. in anatomy and cellular biology from McGill University. His research pertains to opportunistic infections, focusing on diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship.