Claire Freeman

Claire Freeman is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, supervised by Dr. Cheryl Waldner. Her research focuses on bovine respiratory disease (BRD) using metagenomic DNA sequencing for pathogen detection and diagnosis to inform antimicrobial treatment strategies in beef cattle.

Education:

• PhD in Biology, University of Regina (2020)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Colorado State University (2013)

Dr. Freeman's research integrates veterinary infectious diseases, environmental microbiology, and plant pathology. Her work employs molecular techniques like metagenomics and metabolomics to study host-pathogen interactions in both animal and plant systems. Current emphasis is on BRD pathogen identification, while prior research examined sugar beet diseases and environmental antimicrobial resistance. This interdisciplinary approach bridges agricultural health, environmental science, and molecular diagnostics.

Publication trends show consistent focus on pathogen detection methodologies across diverse biological systems, with increasing application to livestock disease management. Recent work demonstrates strong technical expertise in genomic and metabolomic profiling for rapid diagnostic development.

No scientific awards or formal student advising roles were documented in the provided materials. Research appears to be conducted within university laboratory facilities under primary supervision, though specific lab affiliations were not specified.