Three Alliance-funded researchers receive U of G Research Excellence Awards

Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury, Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister and Dr. David Renaud received the award, which is sponsored by the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost.

These awards celebrate the research, training and knowledge mobilization achievements of recently tenured faculty members.

Dr. Chowdhury‘s research focuses on the impact of food, agriculture, and the environment on the well-being of communities, especially those that are resource-poor or disadvantaged and affected by climate change. He leads an interdisciplinary research platform to mobilize knowledge and skills to counteract misinformation in agri-food, rural and climate change domains and help improve the well-being of agri-food and rural communities worldwide.

Dr. Geddes-McAlister uses mass spectrometry to study proteins involved in plant and human interactions with disease-causing pathogens. By understanding how microbes adapt and survive, she aims to provide fast and effective treatment for microbial infections, reduce the costs of treating them and prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Dr. Renaud improves the well-being of calves. His research focuses on reducing antimicrobial use and using new technologies to improve calf health and welfare. He is recognized among researchers, veterinarians and producers as an expert in calf health management.

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