Christopher Richardson

Dr. Christopher D. Richardson is a Professor and former Canada Research Chair (Tier I, 2006-2020) at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, with dual appointments in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Department of Pediatrics. His research bridges virology, cancer biology, and oncolytic virus therapy, focusing on virus-host receptor interactions.

• BSc, MSc, and PhD from University of British Columbia
• Postdoctoral training: Rockefeller University & NIH

Research Focus: Molecular mechanisms of measles, canine distemper, hepatitis C, and B viruses, with emphasis on:

• Nectin 4/CD46 receptor interactions
• Oncolytic virus targeting of tumor cells
• Hepatitis C viral replication
• Vaccinology applications
• Paramyxovirus pathogenesis
• Humanized liver models for viral studies

Scientific Awards:

• Canada Research Chair Tier I (2006-2020)
• IWK Health Centre Research Star of the Year (2012)
• Violet and Blythe Eagles Graduate Prize (1976)
• Bernard Fields Lecturer (2004)

Active in CIHR and NIH grant panels (2011-2013), Richardson's work combines viral pathogenesis with translational medical applications, particularly in liver cancer and neurodegenerative disease models.