Dr. Emma Allen Vercoe

Professor

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Biography

Emma Allen-Vercoe is a professor and Canada Research Chair in the College of Biological Science at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on the human gut microbiota and its connection to health and disease. She began her academic career studying enteric pathogens at Central Veterinary Laboratories in the UK, gaining experience with various pathogens, including Salmonella and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. After relocating to Canada in 2001, she co-founded a company aimed at developing microbiome-based therapeutic solutions. Her laboratory at Guelph has established a leading anaerobic microbiology facility, allowing her to explore complex interactions within the gut microbiome and its impacts on diseases like colorectal cancer, diabetes, and the overall health of ecosystems including honey bees. Prof. Allen-Vercoe has garnered numerous awards and significant research funding, emphasizing her commitment to advancing the understanding of microbiome interactions and their therapeutic applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-12-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Head of a research lab focusing on anaerobic microbiology and the human gut microbiome.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).