Tigst Demeke PhD
Research Scientist and Program Manager
Grain Biotechnology Research
Technologies Section
Grain Research Laboratory
Area of expertise:
- Development of detection methods for genetically modified grains and oilseeds
- Use of DNA markers for assessment of grain quality and safety traits
Education
Doctorate
Horticulture/Tissue Culture
Colorado State University
1991
Master of Science
Agronomy
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
1984
Bachelor of Science
Plant science
Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
1981
Professional affiliations and development
- Chair, Canadian Advisory Committee, ISO TC 34/SC 16 (Horizontal Methods for Molecular Biomarker Analysis), 2005-2011
- Member, Canadian Advisory Committee, ISO TC 34/SC 16 (Horizontal Methods for Molecular Biomarker Analysis), 2005-present
- Chair, Biotechnology division of AACC International, 2008-2009
- Secretary/Treasurer, Biotechnology division, AACC International, 2005-2007
- Member, Biotechnology Methods Committee, AACC International, 2002-present
- Member, AACC International, 1999-present
Publications
See the Canadian Grain Commission list of published scientific and technical papers.
Contact Information
Email: tigst.demeke@grainscanada.gc.ca
Telephone: 204-984-4582
Canadian Grain Commission employee since 2001.