Jennifer Guthrie, MSc, PhD

Canada Research Chair in
Pathogen Genomics and Bioinformatics

Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Western Ontario

Adjunct Scientist
Public Health Ontario | Santé publique Ontario

 

Education

MSc: Brock University, Canada
PhD: University of British Columbia, Canada

Professional Activities

  • Ontario COVID-19 Genomics Network, Bioinformatics and Data Analysis Working Group, co-chair

  • Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE),
    Bioinformatics and Visualization Working Group and Data Structures Working Group

  • The Union-North America Region, Annual TB Conference Planning Committee

  • American Society for Microbiology, ASM Microbe Planning Committee (Track Lead, Clinical and Public Health Microbiology)

  • American Society for Microbiology, Member

  • European Society for Mycobacteriology, Member

Research

Research focuses on infectious diseases of public health concern, specifically COVID-19, MRSA, and tuberculosis.

Publications

Inclusivity & Lab Culture

The Guthrie Lab is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive research environment. We welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and believe that diverse perspectives strengthen science. We strive to ensure that all members of the lab can contribute, learn, and thrive.

 Current Lab Members

 

Idowu Olawoye, MSc, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate
Education:
BSc in Microbiology, Bowen University, Nigeria
MSc in Biotechnology, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
PhD in Molecular Biology and Genomics, Reedemer’s University, Nigeria
Scientific Interests: public and global health, bioinformatics, mycobacterial research
Personal Interests: anime, gaming, sports, the outdoors, painting

 

Bianca Loyuk
MSc Student
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology & Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: host-pathogen interactions, quorum sensing
Personal Interests: volleyball, making mixed-media art, online games

 

Evan Stewart
MSc Student
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology & Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: MRSA, medical microbiology, infectious diseases
Personal Interests: my dog, painting

 

Halle Mohammed
MSc Student
Education: BSc in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Disease and Population Health, University of Toronto
Scientific Interests: MRSA, antimicrobial resistance, bacterial pathogenesis
Personal Interests: reading, baking, music and travelling

 

Liam Hunter
MSc Student
Education: Honours BMSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University
Scientific Interests: public and global health, infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance 
Personal Interests: reading, the outdoors, local volunteering 

 

Daniel Hermiz
Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Thesis
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology and Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: bioinformatics, antimicrobial resistance, genetics
Personal Interests: gaming, reading, NBA

 

David Huang
Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Thesis
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology and Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: bioinformatics, infectious disease
Personal Interests: gaming, piano

Former Lab Members

 

Maegan Taylor
Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Thesis
Education: Honours BMSc in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity, Western University
Scientific Interests: antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases
Personal Interests: going to the gym, reading, playing piano

 

Han Cao
Work Study Student
Education: Honours BMSc in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity, Western University
Scientific Interests: epidemiology, public health, infectious diseases
Personal Interests: gardening, watching TV shows

 

Emily Boyko, MSc
Research Assistant
Education:
Honours BSc in Applied Life Sciences, Lakehead University
MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatics, Western University
Scientific Interests: infectious disease transmission, antimicrobial resistance
Personal Interests: yoga, pottery, hiking

 

Maxim Fedorov
Undergraduate Student
Education: Honours BMSc, Western University
Scientific Interests: bioinformatics, machine learning, and infectious diseases
Personal Interests: going to the gym, music, and gaming

 

Emmanuel Ayeni
Undergraduate Student, 4th Year Thesis
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology & Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: Public Health, Mycoplasma genitalium
Personal Interests: basketball, coaching, video games

 

Ashlyn Kim
Laboratory Assistant
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology & Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: antimicrobial resistance and bioinformatics
Personal Interests: skiing, golfing, and travelling

 

Caitlin Howard, MSc
MSc Student
Education: Honours BSc with a Double Major in Genetics and Biology, Western University
Scientific Interests: genomic epidemiology of MRSA, genomics and genetics, bioinformatics
Personal Interests: crocheting

 

Jishnu Talukdar, MSc
MSc Student
Education: Honours BMSc in Microbiology and Immunology, Western University
Scientific Interests: common communicable diseases, transmission and epidemiology of pathogens
Personal Interests: going to the gym, trying out new foods

 

Enyce Fairbanks
Undergraduate Student
Education: BSc in Biomedical Science, Arizona State University
Scientific Interests: Host-microbe interaction, hematology, common communicable diseases
Personal Interests: Doll making and Sims 4

 

Amir Afsharpour
Undergraduate Student
Education: Honors BMSc in Medical Cell Biology, Western University
Scientific Interests: genomic epidemiology of pathogens, cellular and behavioral neurology
Personal Interests: binging TV shows

 

Alexandra Blair
Undergraduate Student
Education: Honours BSc in Biology, Western University
Scientific Interests: global public health
Personal Interests: travelling