Prof. Joe Harrison
College Member
Current Employer
University of Calgary
Election Year
2023
Academy
College of New Scholars
Dr. Joe Harrison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Canada Research Chair in Biofilm Microbiology and Genomics at University of Calgary. He has made pivotal contributions
to the field of microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics through the study of biofilms. His
discovery of heat-sensing enzymes and biofilm susceptibility to toxic metals inform new approaches in
chronic infectious diseases treatments.
to the field of microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics through the study of biofilms. His
discovery of heat-sensing enzymes and biofilm susceptibility to toxic metals inform new approaches in
chronic infectious diseases treatments.
Joe Harrison est professeur agrégé au sein du département des sciences biologiques et titulaire d'une Chaire de recherche du Canada en génomique et microbiologie des biofilms de la University of Calgary. Il a apporté des contributions essentielles au domaine de la microbiologie, de la biochimie et de la génétique moléculaire grâce à l'étude des biofilms. Sa découverte des enzymes de détection de la chaleur et de la susceptibilité des biofilms aux métaux toxiques a permis d'élaborer de nouvelles approches pour le traitement des maladies infectieuses chroniques.