Notice Board

The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) presents the ARRTI Speaker Series, a monthly lecture series established to bring leading researchers to the University of Lethbridge for lectures on a broad range of topics relating to RNA research. 

The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) presents:

Dr. Lawrence Kawchuk

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge, Alberta

"Evolution and Lifestyle of RNA Viruses"

RNA viruses frequently capture the headlines and imagination because of their acute and chronic disease capabilities.  Some infamous examples of RNA viruses include Ebola, Influenza, and the Polioviruses and they share many similar characteristics.  Our research with the single-stranded positive-sense Polero RNA viruses has provided insight into the complexities associated with these relatively simple pathogens.  It is remarkable that given the discoveries and advances made in sequencing, cloning and gene expression, small RNA and silencing, and diagnostics that these viruses continue to cause devastating epidemics.  Fortunately, advances continue to be made in our understanding of the host-pathogen interactions and innate immunity that is helping to eradicate these diseases.

This ARRTI Speaker Series Lecture will be held:

Wednesday, January 21st, 2015

3:00pm - 3:50pm

C674 (University Hall)

All are welcome!

About Dr. Kawchuk:

Dr. Larry Kawchuk is a Research Scientist and Pathologist with Agriculture Canada at the Lethbridge Research Centre. He is a graduate from the Universities of Manitoba and British Columbia and specializes in the development of diagnostics and disease prevention strategies.  Dr. Kawchuk has served as Editor for several scientific journals, on international committees such as the Gates Foundation, and as an OECD and Endeavour Research Fellow.