I assist the students in their experimental design and implementation. My research interests include exploration of environmental health issues. With the environment under constant assault from human expansion, it is very important to gain a better understanding of the true health of a given environment. The diversity of species in a given environment is often a good barometer of the over-all health of that area. But looks can be deceiving.
Molecular techniques can often illuminate the true diversification in a given population or area.
The environment within a cell is just as interesting. Dr. Allan Gibson has brought a wealth of experience in this area of cancer research to Malaspina. We will be exploring the role of a proto-oncogene in the development of cancer. These, and many other areas of research, coupled with individual instruction and small class size make Malaspina University College a great place to earn a degree. Return to Biology Dept.