Kenneth Sanderson

Associate Member

Kenneth Sanderson

Kenneth Sanderson, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences (BI)

Division of Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology (CMMB)

Adjunct Professor, Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases (MIID)

Address: 240A Biological Science Building

Phone: (403)220-6792/(403) 220-3572 (lab)

Fax: (403) 289-9311

Email: kesander@ucalgary.ca

 

Curriculum Vitae:

  • BSA University of Manitoba, 1956
  • MSc University of Manitoba, 1957
  • PhD Cornell University , 1962

 

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Research

 Analysis of genome structure in enteric bacteria. Study of plasmids and of conjugation in enteric bacteria (Salmonella and Escherichia). Recombinant DNA methods. Genetics and biochemistry of the enteric bacteria. Structure and synthesis of the cell envelope of Gram-negative bacteria, especially the lipopolysaccharide.

 

Research in Progress

  • Use of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis in analysis of the genomes of enteric bacteria.

    Use of recombinant DNA methods in studying genetics of Salmonella typhimurium .

    Maintenance of the Salmonella Genetic Stock Centre

    Study of the chromosomes of Salmonella typhimurium ,S. typhi and other species of Salmonella

    Analysis of the genetic basis for virulence in Salmonella.