Urmila Basu
Lab and Genomics Unit Manager
Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science
University of Alberta
India
Biography
manages the AFNS central labs and the Genomics Unit. The central labs support the state-of-the-art research utilizing genomics and proteomics, HPLC and gas chromatography, plant growth facilities, animal and plant tissue culture, microbiology, human and animal nutrition, proximate analyses, sensory analysis, and product development and testing. She facilitates the management and implementation of high-throughput functional genomics technologies in multidisciplinary research projects for applications in crop and livestock improvement in the Agri-Food sector and is actively involved in collaborative research projects at the national and international level. Urmila brings 20+ years of extensive experience from her various roles at the University of Alberta, with advisory, research administration, and management responsibilities.
Research Interest
Dr. Urmila Basu has played an active role in enhancing student engagement and learning through teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
