Dr. Roderick Slavcev

Associate Professor

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Biography

Roderick Slavcev is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy. His research specializes in bacteriophage-based biotechnology, focusing on phage genetic systems and the generation of novel therapeutic platforms. In particular, Slavcev’s lab engages in designing and constructing vectors for vaccines, gene delivery systems, and immunotherapeutics, while also identifying and applying novel phage genomic anti-bacterial genes for potential phage therapy applications. His multidisciplinary lab integrates various fields including genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, gene therapy, virology, and synthetic biology. He has held positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Mediphage Bioceuticals, Inc., and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Eye Vision Research in Hong Kong. Slavcev is active in academic and industrial research, with numerous publications showcasing his contributions to drug discovery, oncology, and vaccine design. He is a member of various professional associations, such as the American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy, and he has won several awards for his innovative research in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

2017-01-01 — Present

Mediphage Bioceuticals, Inc. • MaRS Toronto

Leading technology development and research initiatives.

Principal Investigator

2020-01-01 — Present

Centre for Eye Vision Research • Hong Kong Science and Technology Park

Overseeing research projects in eye health and vision science.

Awards

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ASGCT Research Award

2019-01-01
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WIN Research Award

2021-01-01

Patents

Vectors Producing Virus-Like Particles Uses Thereof

US-2023140025-A1 2023-01-01

A patent related to the production of virus-like particles.

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/patent/US-2023140025-A1

DNA Vector Production System

US Patent RE49294 2022-01-01

Patent for a system that produces DNA vectors.

https://golden.com/wiki/US_Patent_RE49294_DNA_vector_production_system-VK6X8JE

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.