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Introduction:

Theme I: Prion Ecology 
This theme addresses the impact that prion contamination has on BSE and chronic wasting disease (CWD)-affected environments. In particular, continuing issues from the BSE crisis will be addressed to improve the worldwide perception and brand visibility of Canadian beef.

Theme Leader: Frederick Leighton, University of Saskatchewan
Assistant to the Theme Leader: Judd Aiken, University of Alberta

Projects:

1. Immunoprophylaxis and Therapy of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Andrew Potter, University of Saskatchewan)

2. Development of Models of CWD Transmission and Risk at Multiple
Spatial Scales (Trent Bollinger, University of Saskatchewan)

3. Development of Value-Added Applications Derived from Rendering By-product Streams, including Specified Risk Materials (David Bressler, University of Alberta)

4. The Investigation of Candidate Genes Associated with BSE Incidence (Stephen Moore, University of Alberta)

Last Updated: 6/14/2010 2:31:29 PM