Locher, Kerstin
PhD
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Research and Development Scientist, Medical Microbiology, Pathology, VGH
Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital
Research and Scholarly Interests: Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology
Clinical Interests:
Short Bio
Academic
Academic Background
- PhD, Department of Physiological Chemistry and Pathobiochemistry, Muenster University Hospital, Germany. Biology Function of the Cell Surface Receptor Syndecan-4 during Wound Healing. 2005
- MSc_Equivalent German Diplom in Biology (equivalent to a Master of Science), Institute of Botany, University of Muenster, Germany. Investigation of the Elicitor and Pathogen induced Gene Expression of an Invertase in cicer arietinum. 1999
Awards and Recognition
Publications
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Research
Research Interest
- Lead the development and implementation of molecular diagnostic tests for the detection of
clinically relevant microorganisms. - Establish quality control practices for PCR based diagnostic tests.
- Provide technical expertise and training to technical and clinical team members.
Clinical Service
Current Projects In My Lab Include
Teaching
Teaching Interest
- Supervised one on one projects for medical residents as part of their molecular rotation in Medical Microbiology
- Involved in informal teaching of medical residents and students in the area of molecular diagnostics in Microbiology at Vancouver General Hospital