Grant: Canada Research Chairs
Laurentian University of Sudbury
$100,000.00
Genomics and Bioinformatics
FY 2018-19
Summary
My research takes a unique approach to examining the connection between genetic diversity and biological complexity by combining study of two distinct systems: the fruit fly model genetic system and the microbial community inhabiting acid mine drainage. I examine the connection in both systems using modern genomic and bioinformatic techniques applying what we learn in one system to help direct study in the other. Through this reciprocal process, I am able to begin to answer both basic and applied questions focused on topics from gene regulation to metabolic networks to environmental damage and remediation.
Program
Canada Research Chairs
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
1000230113-2013
Name nom
Merritt, Thomas
Department département
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Organization id
26
Institution établissement
Laurentian University of Sudbury
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2018
Competition year année de concours
2013
Award amount
100000
Program id
CRC
Program name en
Canada Research Chairs
Program name fr
Chaires de recherche du Canada
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
9998
Committee name en
Canada Research Chair Selection Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de sélection des Chaires de recherche du Canada
Area of application code
9999
Area of application group en
Not available
Area of application group fr
Non disponible
Area of application en
Not available
Area of application fr
Non disponible
Research subject code
5000
Research subject group en
Genetics
Research subject group fr
Génétique
Research subject en
Genetics
Research subject fr
Génétique
Partie
0
Nb partie
NA
Application title
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
My research takes a unique approach to examining the connection between genetic diversity and biological complexity by combining study of two distinct systems: the fruit fly model genetic system and the microbial community inhabiting acid mine drainage. I examine the connection in both systems using modern genomic and bioinformatic techniques applying what we learn in one system to help direct study in the other. Through this reciprocal process, I am able to begin to answer both basic and applied questions focused on topics from gene regulation to metabolic networks to environmental damage and remediation.
