Peter Andreas

Background

About Peter Andreas

Currently, I work as a Lab Manager and Researcher in a Research Biology Laboratory at Trent University. Under the supervision of Dr. Neil Emery, we investigate biochemical cross species interactions between plants and insect. Independently and through collaborations, we focus molecular Biology and plant hormone chemistry. At this laboratory we are invested in a brood range of research. Specifically plant hormone physiology, but in more recent years science has come to understand that insects, bacteria, and fungus all have intricate relationships with plants who have acquired ways of communicating on a molecular level in order to facilitate their relationships. One key class of hormones that can assist in these relationships is Cytokinins. Employing such techniques as cell culturing, gene expression, genomic sequencing, and mass spectrometry allows us to delve into these systems and relationships to better understand crop yields, draught tolerance, lipid production, exophytic and endophytic bacterial symbionts, as well as cecidogenetic parasitism and symbiosis. Secondly, I am a Professor in the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program at Fleming College in Peterborough.This cross-disciplinary program combines elements from the life sciences, quality control and assurance through ISO17025 regulations, applied computing, forensic science, automation, policing, and business skills. This gives graduates the benefit of having the multiple, job-ready skills that employers are seeking. The program has been developed in response to identified industry needs and a skills shortage in this field.