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Derek Stein is an Assistant Professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He works at the Cadham Provincial Laboratory in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focusing on pathogens of public health significance and diagnostic platform development.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Genetics, University of Manitoba (2005)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba (2014)
Research Interests: Dr. Stein’s work centers on pathogens with emerging/re-emerging public health threats, including pathogenesis, vaccine development, diagnostic surveillance, and serology. His lab investigates blood-borne pathogens, sexually transmitted infections (STBBI), zoonotic diseases, viral exanthemata, and parasitic infections to improve detection and therapeutic strategies.
Scientific Awards:
- Public Health Agency of Canada Perseverance Award (2018)
- NSERC Visiting Fellowship (2016)
- CIHR Innovative Ebola Research Grant (2015)
- CIHR Canada Graduate Doctoral Fellowship (2009)
- CIHR International Infectious Disease Studentship (2009)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Stein mentors graduate students and has secured significant funding for research on pathogens like Ebola, Lassa virus, and Zika. His work spans basic science and epidemiology, with grants from agencies such as CIHR and NSERC.
Labs and Teams: He collaborates with the Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network through its COVID-19 Serology Task Force and Respiratory Virus Infections group. His lab at Cadham Provincial Laboratory specializes in serological and parasitological detection methods.
