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Brian E. Staveley is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a B.Sc. in Specialized Honours Genetics and M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Genetics from the University of Guelph. He completed his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of Alberta and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cellular & Molecular Biology at the Ontario Cancer Institute. His career at Memorial began in 1999 initially as an Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor in 2005, and becoming a full Professor in 2011. Staveley's research focuses on genetic mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular interest in using Drosophila models to study conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. His academic contributions include mentoring graduate students through their M.Sc. and Ph.D. projects, which often investigate aspects of mitochondrial fission and aging-related gene characterization in Drosophila.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John’s, Newfoundland Labrador
Teaching and conducting research in the field of Biology.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John’s, Newfoundland Labrador
Advanced research in Genetics and mentorship of graduate students.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John’s, Newfoundland Labrador
Engaged in teaching and research upon joining the faculty.
Department of Business Administration (MBA program)