Sean Walkowiak PhD

Research Scientist/Program Manager
Microbiology
Technologies Section
Grain Research Laboratory

Area of expertise:

  • Microbe-microbe and plant-pathogen reactions
  • DNA sequencing and bioinformatics
  • Microbial identifications using traditional and molecular techniques
  • Metabolite (toxin) profiling of microbes
  • Wheat breeding

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Biology
Carleton University, Ottawa

Master of Science

Biology
Carleton University, Ottawa

Bachelor of Science

Biology
Carleton University, Ottawa

Bachelor of Education

University of Ottawa

Professional affiliations and development

  • Canadian Society of Plant Biologists, 2017-present
  • Genetics Society of America, 2014-2016
  • Canadian Phytopathological Society, 2013-2016
  • American Phytopathological Society, 2014

Publications

See the Canadian Grain Commission list of published scientific and technical papers.

Contact Information

Email: sean.walkowiak@grainscanada.gc.ca
Telephone: 204-474-8202

Canadian Grain Commission employee since 2019.