Dr. Jason Kindrachuk is a Canada Research Chair (CRC) and an associate professor, Max Rady College of Medicine, Medical Microbiology and infectious diseases University of Manitoba. Dr. Kindrachuk’ s research focuses on the circulation, transmission and pathogenesis of emerging viruses that pose the greatest threat to global human and animal health. These include ebolaviruses, coronaviruses and influenza viruses. Past and present findings from his investigations will help inform therapeutic treatment and development strategies, outbreak prediction and preparedness efforts. He is also actively involved in emerging virus surveillance efforts through the Consortium for Intercepting Emerging Diseases in Africa (CIEDA).
