Nicole Hansmeier

Dr. Nicole Hansmeier is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Luther College, University of Regina. Her academic career spans multiple institutions and research areas with a consistent focus on understanding infectious disease mechanisms at the molecular level.

Dr. Hansmeier's research interests center on the molecular basis of infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on host-pathogen interactions. She applies systems biological multi-Omics approaches and high-end imaging techniques to identify disease pathways and bacterial invasion mechanisms. A significant component of her work involves wastewater-based surveillance to detect and monitor infectious diseases within communities, providing crucial data for public health responses.

Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on Salmonella pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, and proteomic methodologies. Her research spans fundamental bacterial physiology, molecular infection mechanisms, and applied public health surveillance techniques, demonstrating both depth in specialized areas and breadth across the infectious disease research spectrum.

Dr. Hansmeier's research program is supported by multiple funding agencies including the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, Innovation Saskatchewan, Health Canada, SHRF, NSERC, and Mitacs, reflecting the significance and interdisciplinary nature of her work. She teaches a range of courses from introductory biology to specialized medical microbiology and provides research opportunities through independent study courses.

Her laboratory employs advanced proteomic techniques to study pathogen-modified membranes, bacterial metabolism during infection, and host responses to pathogens. This work has important implications for understanding infectious disease mechanisms and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.