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Dr. Cezar Khursigara is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph. He holds dual roles in research and academic leadership within the College of Biological Science. His research focuses on bacterial cell biology, leveraging advanced imaging techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy and fluorescent microscopy to study processes like cell division, biofilm formation, and bacterial motility. He has pioneered multidisciplinary approaches combining structural biology, microbiology, and biochemistry to identify novel drug targets against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Education: B.Sc. (Chemistry and Biology, Ryerson University), Ph.D. (Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University), Postdoctoral Fellow (National Cancer Institute, NIH).
Research interests emphasize bacterial ultrastructure, archaellum regulation in archaea, and the development of imaging tools for structural biology. His lab investigates Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis, biofilm resilience, and the role of lipopolysaccharides in bacterial physiology. Collaborative projects include phage therapy and AAV-mediated antibody delivery for combating infections.
Key contributions include identifying SLC6A14’s role in cystic fibrosis-associated bacterial adhesion and advancing cryo-electron tomography for 3D visualization of receptor complexes. His work bridges fundamental research with translational applications in drug discovery and medical imaging.
