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Jonathan Dennis is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. He specializes in Molecular Microbiology, focusing on the study of bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and bacteriophages. His research areas include the Burkholderia cepacia complex, a group of opportunistic pathogenic bacteria that are particularly harmful to individuals with Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Professor Dennis is actively involved in identifying and characterizing virulence factors and resistance mechanisms in these bacteria, which exhibit extreme multidrug resistance and are associated with severe infections and mortality. He is investigating phage therapy as a potential treatment for these resistant infections, utilizing his lab's expertise in phage isolation, characterization, and therapeutic application. His courses include MICRB 316 and MICRB 516, which cover advanced topics in Molecular Microbiology and the molecular mechanisms influencing prokaryotic gene expression.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management