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Christine Turenne, PhD, D(ABMM), is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine. She serves as a clinical microbiologist at Shared Health Diagnostic Services and holds roles as an editor for the Journal of Clinical Microbiology and section editor for the Manual of Clinical Microbiology. Her research focuses on bacterial epidemiology, diagnostics, and taxonomy, particularly regarding nontuberculous mycobacteria and healthcare-associated infections.
- Affiliations: Saint-Boniface Hospital Clinical Microbiology, Shared Health Diagnostic Services
- Professional Roles: Editor (Journal of Clinical Microbiology), Section Editor (Manual of Clinical Microbiology)
Dr. Turenne’s expertise spans clinical microbiology diagnostics, mycobacterial genomics, and public health laboratory work. She previously directed the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory’s bacteriology division and contributed to national and international public health initiatives. Her career bridges academic research and applied diagnostic microbiology, emphasizing emerging pathogens and laboratory methodologies.
Her awards include Fellowship in the Canadian College of Microbiology and Diplomate status from the American Board of Medical Microbiology. She was co-chair of the AMMI Canada-CACMID conference planning committee (2016–2021).
