Matthew Croxen

Dr. Matthew Croxen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. His work bridges clinical diagnostics and public health surveillance, with a focus on emerging infectious disease threats in the Alberta region.

His research program centers on genomic epidemiology and molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases. Croxen develops real-time PCR assays for SARS-CoV-2 variant detection while investigating bacterial pathogens including Group B Streptococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Histoplasma. His approach integrates genomic sequencing with traditional epidemiological methods to enhance pathogen surveillance systems and public health responses to outbreaks.

Analysis of Croxen's 2021-2022 publications reveals dominant themes in viral variant tracking (particularly SARS-CoV-2), bacterial pathogen genomics, and diagnostic assay development. His work demonstrates consistent collaboration with Alberta public health laboratories and focuses on practical applications for disease surveillance systems.

Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in available sources.

Advising and Grants: Public records indicate no formal PhD/Master's student advising relationships. Research funding sources were not specified in institutional profiles.

Laboratory Operations: Croxen's research appears integrated within Alberta's provincial public health laboratory infrastructure, particularly at the Mackenzie Health Science Centre, though specific team structures were not detailed.