Karen Maxwell

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University of Toronto
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Professor Karen Maxwell is a faculty member at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on the interactions between bacteriophages and bacterial cells, particularly in the context of anti-phage defense mechanisms and the use of phages in precision medicine. Recent publications include studies on the molecular basis of foreign DNA recognition and the diverse mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas9 inhibition. She is dedicated to advancing the understanding of phage biology and its applications in combating antibiotic resistance.

Recent Grants

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Investigation of phage-derived contributions to bacterial fitness and virulence

Open Date: 2019-10-01

Close Date: 2024-09-30

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Investigation of Bacteriophage Contributions to Bacterial Virulence and Microbiome Dynamics

Open Date: 2017-10-10

Close Date: 2022-10-09

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Protein inhibitors of CRISPR-Cas9 mediated genome editing: discovery, characterization and development for novel biotechnological applications

Open Date: 2017-04-01

Close Date: 2022-03-31

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The Microbial Battlefield: Streptomyces Anti-Phage Chemical Warfare

Open Date: 2017-04-01

Close Date: 2019-03-31

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Investigation of Bacteriophage Contributions to Bacterial Virulence and Microbiome Dynamics

Open Date: 2017-03-28

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Collaborators (4)

Joseph Lam

Professor

University of Guelph

CANADA
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Alexander Ensminger

Associate Professor, Associate Chair

University of Toronto

CANADA
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Alan R. Davidson

University of Toronto

CANADA
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Sung Won Hwang

department of electrical and computer engineering ajou university suwon 16499 republic of korea

SOUTH KOREA
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