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Marcus Dillon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. He holds a PhD from the University of New Hampshire and a BSc from Wake Forest University. His research focuses on tracking novel infectious diseases that emerge, identifying genetic loci that drive disease emergence, and characterizing the evolutionary pathways that enable opportunistic pathogens to infect new hosts. The Dillon Lab employs a variety of techniques from the fields of evolutionary genetics, microbiology, comparative genomics, bioinformatics, and experimental evolution to address critical problems in these areas. Specific questions being investigated in the lab include the fate of host-pathogen interactions, the emergence of novel infectious diseases, and the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the evolution of antibiotic resistance. He is also open to prospective MSc and PhD students who have a strong academic background and relevant skills.
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