Montreal, Canada
TB Diagnostics | Central Carbon Metabolism My research focuses on diverse aspects in the fight to eradicate Tuberculosis. I have worked on new strategies to improve point-of-care diagnostics as well as ways to use drug synergism to find potential new anti-mycobacterial compounds. My approach to synergism is that by gaining an understanding of how current drugs metabolically affect the bacteria, we can discover new vulnerabilities that can be exploited for the development of small molecules designed to work as an integral part of a regimen. In order to achieve these goals, I have used multiple biochemical and biophysical techniques. From simple techniques like molecular cloning and activity assay at the protein and whole cell levels, to more advanced techniques like X-ray crystallography and microfluidics.
I enjoy and thrive while working in the early stages of discovery, allowing my creativity to explore all possible solutions to any given problem and I love being part of the fight against infectious diseases