Alan McGreevy

Alan McGreevy is an Instructor in the Department of Biology at the University of Winnipeg, affiliated with the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba, focusing on neurotropic enteroviruses at the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory. His research expertise includes virus-cell interactions, particularly enveloped RNA viruses, and he has contributed to studies on Rift Valley Fever Virus. McGreevy holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.Sc. (Honours Biology) from Queen’s University, followed by an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba. He previously worked in chemical and biological threat preparedness at the Royal Military College of Canada.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Queen’s University
• Bachelor of Science (Honours Biology), Queen’s University
• Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba

Research Interests: McGreevy’s work centers on viral pathogenesis, with a focus on neurotropic enteroviruses and Rift Valley Fever Virus. His studies explore virus assembly mechanisms, host-cell interactions, and strategies to counteract viral evasion of cell death pathways. He also contributes to biosafety initiatives and preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

Professional Affiliations:

• Academic affiliate, Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society
• Special Pathogens Unit, National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease