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Barb Butler's research interests focus on how microorganisms function and interact within their habitats, including soil, water, and the human body. Her primary focus has been on teaching and she offers a broad range of courses in microbiology at the undergraduate level. Dr. Butler received her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Waterloo in 1985. Following her doctorate, she conducted research in microbial ecology, particularly on the biodegradation of organic contaminants in groundwater and soil environments. Her work also encompasses microbial physiology, including studies of enzymes and stress proteins in organisms such as chemolithotrophs. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses, primarily in microbiology, and served as the course coordinator for BIOL 499, Senior Honours Project. Her research interests include microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, general microbiology, and the fate and transport of organic contaminants in subsurface environments.
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