Dr. Catherine Bachewich: Role of hypA in Candida albicans
Bachewich Research - Dept Biology - Concordia UniversityCandida albicans is a commensal fungus of the gasterointestinal and genitourinary tract. In healthy individuals it seldom causes diseases more serious than diaper rash or vaginal yeast...
Dr. David Sanders: Aspergillus UDP-Galactopyranose mutase
Sanders Lab - Dept Chemistry - U SaskatchewanWe are studying the role of an enzyme, UDP-Galactopyranose mutase, in a simple eukaryotic model system. Mutase catalyzes the interconversion of 5- and 6-membered forms of galactose prior to its...
Dr. Kathy Gough: Synchrotron FTIR of Aspergillus
Gough Lab - Dept Chemistry - U ManitobaMolecules can be identified by their energy absorption characteristics. Infrared wavelengths can be used for in situ chemical analysis based on their interactions with specific chemical bonds. We are...