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Myron Smith is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Carleton University. His research focuses on the beneficial and harmful impacts of fungi on human activities, particularly their roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and industrial fermentation processes. Smith examines how fungi operate as major pathogens to plants and animals, causing spoilage of food materials and human allergies. He is interested in developing strategies to control specific fungal species and studies the molecular mechanisms involved in fungal non-self recognition. His laboratory work includes characterizing genes involved in these processes and exploring the complexities of non-self recognition as a fundamental attribute of life. He aims to identify and develop novel antifungals from plant-derived chemicals and to enhance bacterial control strategies using naturally occurring bacteriophages. His genetic research involves creating high-resolution markers for population genetics and investigating the genetic and biological interactions between fungi and insects.
Includes MEng and MASc options.