Professor Jack Heinemann
Position
Lecturer in Genetics
Qualifications
Ph.D. University of Oregon, USA
B.Sc(Honours) University of Wisconsin, USA
Adjunct Professor, Norwegian Institute of Gene Ecology (GENØK),
Tromsø, Norway
Room
226 von Haast building
Contact Details
Phone: International +64+3 Local 364 2926
Fax: +64 3 364 2590
Email: jack.heinemann@canterbury.ac.nz
Postal address: School of Biological Sciences, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand
Research and Publications
Jack's UC Research Profile
Genetics and molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms; horizontal gene transfer, particularly conjugation; effects of stress, particularly induced by antibiotics; evolution and risk assessment; influence of language on science, eugenics.
Centre for Intergrated Research in Biosafety
Research Interests
Details here
1) Biochemical and genetic characterization of horizontal
gene transfer, particularly as it relates to:
a) The evolution of virulence and antibiotic resistance in microbes;
b) Risks of genetically modified/engineered organisms.
2) General yeast, bacteria and bacteriophage genetics.