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Anthony Bernard Schryvers is a Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He is a Full Member of the Calvin, Phoebe Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and Child Health & Wellness Researcher at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute. His research focuses on the development of new vaccines aimed at eliminating significant infections in children. He employs innovative strategies that target crucial functions present in common pathogens responsible for meningitis, ear infections, and respiratory diseases. His studies specifically address the mechanisms by which bacteria such as Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis utilize surface receptors to acquire iron essential for their growth from host iron-binding proteins. Schryvers utilizes structure-based protein engineering to design antigens that can react with known protein variants and is actively involved in creating vaccines that prevent not only disease but also the colonization of upper respiratory tracts by these bacteria, presenting a potential pathway to mitigate disease transmission. Through his research, he contributes to strategic initiatives that benefit both human and animal health.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.