• M.Sc., Ph.D. and post-doctoral positions available at RQMP
No staff or faculty position is currently available
M.Sc., Ph.D. and post-doctoral positions available at RQMP
1. Nanostructure materials electronics and photonics
• Transport properties of the two-dimensional electron gas in graphene and graphene bilayers in a strong magnetic field
Prof. René Côté; Postdoc (Theory)• Réalisation de composants optoélectroniques et microfluidiques micro/nanofabriqués pour le diagnostic du cancer par biocapteur miniaturisé
Prof. Vincent Aimez; MSc, PhD and Postdoc (Experimental)• Nanophotonic biosensor for rapid detection of biological toxins
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; MSc and/or Internship (Experimental)• Development of novel ultra-sensitive lab-on-chip bacteria sensors based on functionalized optical microcavities by phages.
Prof. Yves-Alain Peter; Ph.D. and post-doc (Experimental)• Réalisation de composants à base d'hétérostructures GaN/AlGaAn/InGaN
Prof. Vincent Aimez; Postdoctoral fellows (Experimental)• Optical Spectroscopy of Bio-functionalized Semiconductor Surfaces
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; Ph.D or postdoctoral fellow (Experimental)• Science and technology of biosensors
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; Postdoctoral fellow (Experimental)• Surface Plasmon Resonance Assisted Quantum Semiconductor Biosensor
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; Ph.D (Experimental)• Mechanisms of quantum well and quantum dot intermixing induced with infra-red and ultraviolet lasers in III-V semiconductor microstructures
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; Ph.D (Experimental)• Propriétés de transport du gaz d'électrons bidimensionnel en champ magnétique intense
Prof. René Côté; M.Sc. and Ph.D (Theory)• Laser processing laboratory of École Polytechnique - several positions
Prof. Michel Meunier; M.Sc. and Ph.D (Experimental)• Conception de biocapteur miniaturisé à base de résonance par plasmons de surface (SPR)
Prof. Paul Charette; Ph.D (Expérimental)• Conception d'instrumentation biophotonique intégrée pour la détection de biomolécules par fluorescence et résonance par plasmons de surface
Prof. Paul Charette; Postdoctorant (Expérimental)
2. Magnetism in materials and systems
3. Electronic and quantum properties of materials
4. Material structuring
• 3D integration of single electron devices on CMOS
Prof. Dominique Drouin; Postdoc. (Experimental)• Depôt et caractérisation de couches minces par photochimie VUV (UV lointain)
Prof. Michel Wertheimer; M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Experimental)• Diagnostic de Plasmas Luminescents à Pression Atmospherique (APGD) par spectroscopie d'émission
Prof. Michel Wertheimer; M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Experimental)
5. Technological properties of materials
• Quantum Semiconductor Device for Rapid Detection and Typing of Human Influenza Infections
Prof. Jan J. Dubowski; M.Sc, Ph.D. and post-doc (Experimental)
1. Nanostructure materials electronics and photonics
Transport properties of the two-dimensional electron gas in graphene and graphene bilayers in a strong magnetic field
Post-doctoral position in theoretical condensed matter physics
Group of Prof. René Côté, department of physics, Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada)
Starting date: between May and September 2010
Deadline for application: January 22, 2010.
Qualification: Ph.D. in theoretical condensed matter physics
Duration: one year, renewable one year subject to the availability of funds
Special facilities available: extensive computing resources (both serial and parallel computing) at RQCHP
Documents: send resume and arrange for 2 letters of recommendation to be e-mailed to: Rene.Cote@USherbrooke.ca or mailed to:
Prof. René Côté,
Département de physique
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke (Québec)
Canada, J1K 2R1
Tel. 819-821-8000-62049
Website: http://www.physique.usherbrooke.ca/~rcote/
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• Réalisation de composants optoélectroniques et microfluidiques micro/nanofabriqués pour le diagnostic du cancer par biocapteur miniaturisé.
For: MSC and PhD.
For : Postodoctoral fellow.
September 2009
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• Nanophotonic biosensor for rapid detection of biological toxins.
For: MSc and/or Internship Projects in Electrical Engineering for Biology Students
Project leader: Jan J. Dubowski, Center of Excellence for Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering in collaboration with Faculty of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Québec , Canada
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Semiconductors
Quantum Semiconductors and Photon-based BioNanotechnology: www.dubowski.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000 x. 62528
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
The current microbiological procedures used for detection of human pathogens require highly qualified personnel to operate sophisticated equipment and to follow labour-intensive tests. Consequently, rapid pathogen diagnostics remains expensive and is not available where it could play an important role, e.g., in family doctors' offices, and help in improving the diagnosis capabilities of medical doctors. The Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors and Photon-based BioNanotechnology , in collaboration with researchers of the Université de Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine, has been involved in the development of photonic (optical) methods of rapid detection of viruses and bacteria. This program is carried out by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the undergraduate to post-doctoral levels. Recently, we have been approached by a Canadian biotechnology company interested in rapid identification of selected biological pathogens. To address this problem, we plan to extend our biosensor research and we are seeking candidates with a biology background (MSc or undergraduate level) who would be interested in working in a group represented by physicists, microbiologists, chemists and pharmacologists.
Our method of bio-detection takes advantage of strong photoluminescence generated by so-called ‘quantum semiconductors' (quantum dots, quantum wells, quantum wires). The detection is provided either by direct measurements of the photoluminescence signal or by measuring the photoluminescence induced surface plasmon resonance effect. The construction of a biosensor begins with chemical treatment of small plates of quantum semiconductors that enables us to attach ‘anchor' molecules to their surface (the subject of a fundamental study by chemists and physicists). Next, we attach ‘bait' molecules, such as antibodies, strains of DNA or aptamers that serve to immobilize specific (targeted) pathogens at selected sites of the studied plate. The successful development of the surface functionalization procedure requires chemists, biologists and physicists to work together. This is the area of the research where contribution from biology students is expected to make a difference. If you like challenge and would like to participate in developing the exciting field of bionanotechnology and photonic biosensor, and if you are interested to interact with the biotechnology industry while working on you research project, consider joining our team.
To learn more about our research, please visit www.dubowski.ca and/or talk to our biology students (Valerie.Duplan@USherbrooke.ca or Mohamed.Walid.Hassen@USherbrooke.ca)
Financial assistance: The support for an MSc student begins at $16,000/year. The support for an undergraduate coop or summer student begins at $475/week.
(September 2009)
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• Development of novel ultra-sensitive lab-on-chip bacteria sensors based on functionalized optical microcavities by phages.
For: Ph.D.candidates (4) and post-doctoral fellow (1)
Profesor Yves-Alain Peter, Micro and Nano Systems Laboratory, Département de Génie physique, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Multidisciplinary research project with industrial collaborations aiming to develop a novel ultra-sensitive lab-on-chip bacteria sensors based on functionalized optical microcavities by phages.
Experience and strong interest in at least one (PhD students) or many (postdoctoral
researcher) of the following fields:
- Design and simulation of optical microcavities using FDTD (finite difference time
domain),
- Optical setup and characterization,
- Microfabrication of integrated optical microcavities and waveguides,
- Bio-functionalization of mcirocavities with bacteriophages.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a letter of motivation, and the names and addresses (including e-mail) of three references.
Financial support available
Applications should be sent to:
Prof. Yves-Alain PETER
yves-alain.peter@polymtl.ca
http://www.polymtl.ca/mems/en
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(October 2008)
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• Réalisation de composants à base d'hétérostructures GaN/AlGaAn/InGaN
For: Postdoctoral candidates (two positions)
Professor: Vincent.Aimez@usherbrooke.ca, Université de Sherbrooke
Les projets proposés sont en interaction directe avec plusieurs industriels Canadiens/Américains dans le domaine des LEDs UV, la réalisation de MOSFETs GaN (procédé propriétaire) et de transistors de puissance.
Les postes sont ouverts dès maintenant. Le financement disponible pour ces projets permet la création d'au moins deux postes avec des conditions matérielles compétitives ainsi qu'une procédure d'accueil éprouvée pour les candidats provenant de l'extérieur du Québec.
Le projet sera réalisé au sein du Centre de Recherche en Nanofabrication et en Nanocaractérisation (CRN²) qui est l'une des infrastructures majeures du réseau NanoQuebec. Le CRN² regroupe plus de 60 personnes dont 10 professeurs-chercheurs de l'Université de Sherbrooke, située à 150km de Montréal au Canada. Les installations du CRN², supportées au quotidien par un personnel de soutien professionnel composé de 5 techniciens et 5 ingénieurs de recherche, comprennent notamment 200 m² de salles blanches de classe 100 complètement équipées pour la micro-nanofabrication et le prototypage rapide, un laboratoire d'épitaxie par jets chimiques (CBE) ainsi que plusieurs laboratoires de caractérisation.
Le CRN² est également le membre fondateur du premier Laboratoire International Associé CNRS en Nanotechnologies et Nanosystèmes (LIA-LN2) en Amérique du nord, permettant ainsi de maximiser l'impact international des travaux de recherche.
Le candidat (ou la candidate) recherché(e) sera sous la responsabilité des professeurs Vincent Aimez et Richard Arès et devra posséder le plus grand nombre de compétences dans les domaines ci-dessous :
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Fabrication de composants photoniques dans un environnement de salles blanches
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Réalisation de composants à base d'hétérostructures GaN
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Caractérisation de matériaux et composants photoniques (AFM,XRD,CL,PL …)
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Épitaxie de matériaux III-V
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Simulation de composants photoniques (Rsoft, Photon Design, …)
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Une bonne connaissance de l'anglais et du français seront essentielles.
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Web site : www.crn2.ca
Faire parvenir CV + liste de publications par Email à Vincent.Aimez@usherbrooke.ca en mentionnant « Candidature post-doc GaN » dans le sujet du message.
(October 2008)
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• Optical Spectroscopy of Bio-functionalized Semiconductor Surfaces
For: Ph.D. candidates or post-doctoral fellow
Professor: Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Semiconductors
A PhD candidate (physics or electrical engineering) with a working
knowledge of optical components, hardware interfacing and data acquisition
(LabView and basic software to acquire data). Should have experience and
interest in using optical spectroscopy for studying nano-materials and solid
state interfaces. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop an optical
biosensor for rapid detection of viral pathogens in humans (collaboration
with the Faculty of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke). This position is
also open to suitable post-doctoral fellows.
Web page
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, ext. 62528
(March 2008)
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• Science and technology of biosensors
For: Postdoctoral fellow
Professor: Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Semiconductors
The Laboratory for Quantum Semiconductors and Photon-based Nanotechnology of the Center of Excellence in Information Engineering (CEGI), Université de Sherbrooke, is expanding its research program addressing the science and technology of biosensors based on semiconductor quantum materials. At the center of this research are innovative nanoarchitectures involving thiols, biotin and antibody interfaces with GaAs and Au.
Poster
Web page
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, ext. 62528
(March 2008)
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• Surface Plasmon Resonance Assisted Quantum Semiconductor Biosensor
For: Ph.D. candidates
Professor: Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Semiconductors
The goal of this project is to develop a commercially viable (cost-effective) Quantum Semiconductor biosensor for the rapid detection and typing of human influenza infections. This multidisciplinary project will be carried out in collaboration with researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Sciences and Faculty of Medicine (Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Department of Pharmacology at CHUS).
Poster
Web page
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, ext. 62528
(March 2008)
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• Mechanisms of quantum well and quantum dot intermixing induced with infra-red and ultraviolet lasers in III-V semiconductor microstructures
For: Ph.D. candidates (two positions)
Professor: Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke
Canada Research Chair in Quantum Semiconductors
The goal of this project is to investigate fundamental processes of diffusion in quantum well (QW) and quantum dot (QD) microstructures induced with infrared and ultraviolet lasers. We are interested in significant advancing of the technology for selective area bandgap shifting of III-V QW and QD materials with high precision and reproducibility. The success of this development will be determined by the ability to monitor in-situ the process of bandgap shifting. A strong interest of the candidate in solid state physics and fundamental knowledge of semiconductor physics would be the assets.
Poster
Web page
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, ext. 62528
(March 2008)
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• Propriétés de transport du gaz d'électrons bidimensionnel en champ magnétique intense
For: Graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Professor: René Côté, Université de Sherbrooke
Le gaz d'électrons bidimensionnel formé dans les hétérostructures ou les puits quantiques est le siège d'une grande variété d'été fondamentaux dont les liquides de Hall donnant lieu aux effets Hall quantiques entier et fractionnaire, les cristaux de Wigner et de Skyrme. Dans les double-puits quantique, la proximité des deux gaz électroniques permet la formation d'une cohérence interpuits ce qui enrichit considérablement le diagramme de phase. Je suis à la recherche d'étudiant(e)s diplômé(e)s (maîtrise ou doctorat) pour effectuer des recherche sur certaines phases cristallines cohérentes du gaz électronique dans les double-puits. Les projets possibles incluent (a) le calcul du temps de relaxation nucléaire dans les cristaux de skyrmions CP(3); (b) le calcul du mode d'ancrage et de l'absorption micro-ondes dans les cristaux de Wigner cohérents; (c) l'étude du courant tunnel dans les cristaux de Wigner et de skyrmions cohérents.
Web site: http://www.physique.usherbrooke.ca/~rcote/
Email: Rene.Cote@USherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, ext. 62049
(March 2008)
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• Laser processing laboratory of École Polytechnique
For: Graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) and post-doctoral fellows
Professor: Michel Meunier, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Canada Research Chair in Laser Micro/nano-engineering of materials
The Laser Processing Laboratory (LPL) is looking for many graduate
students (masters and PhD levels) and postdoctoral fellows for its research
activities which include:
- Fundamental of laser-materials interaction: theory, simulation and
experimental
- Laser tuning technique for microelectronics: Simulation of the process and
characterization; Device characterization; Circuit design
- Femtosecond laser processing of materials
- Nanoparticles and quantum dots produced by laser ablation in liquids:
Theory; Fundamentals; Chemistry; Materials characterization;
Applications in biology, cancer treatment and bioimaging
- Plasmonics: Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensors
Web site: http://lpl.phys.polymtl.ca/
Email: michel.meunier@polymtl.ca
Phone: (514) 340-4711, ext. 4971
(March 2008)
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• Conception de biocapteur miniaturisé à base de résonance par plasmons de surface (SPR)
Pour: Étudiants gradués (Ph.D.)
Professeurs: Paul Charette et Jan J. Dubowski, Département de génie électrique et génie informatique, Université de Sherbrooke.
Description : La thèse se situe dans le cadre d'un projet de recherche en groupe qui vise le développement d'un biocapteur miniaturisé pour la détection de pathogènes. La thèse portera en particulier sur le développement de l'instrumentation optique requise pour valider la performance du capteur et sur les travaux reliés au développement d'une unité autonome du capteur. Le principe de détection des biomolecules, hautement innovateur, est à base de substrats semi-conducteurs fabriqués à l'aide des équipements de micro/nanofabrication de l'Université de Sherbrooke. Le thésard sera encadré par deux professeurs-chercheurs et un professionnel de recherche au sein d'une équipe interdisciplinaire.
Unité de Recherche : Laboratoire de biophotonique et d'optoélectronique: http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/crn2/biophotonique/
Groupe de recherche : Centre de nanofabrication et de nanocaractérisation de l'Université de Sherbrooke: http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/crn2/
Courriel : Paul.Charette@USherbrooke.ca
Téléphone : (819) 821-8000, poste 63861
(Mars 2008)
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• Conception d'instrumentation biophotonique intégrée pour la détection de biomolécules par fluorescence et résonance par plasmons de surface.
Pou r: Stagiaire post-doctoral
Professeurs : Paul Charette et Vincent Aimez, Département de génie électrique et génie informatique, Université de Sherbrooke.
Description : Le stage postdoctoral se situe dans le cadre d'un projet de recherche en groupe qui vise le développement d'une plateforme de criblage à haut débit pour la protéomique. Le stage consiste à développer un instrument spécialisé pour l'imagerie optique des microarrays protéomiques. Une nouvelle technologie d'imagerie biophotonique, hautement innovatrice, faisant usage de fluorescence et de résonance par plasmons de surface sera employée. Le stagiaire sera encadré par deux professeurs-chercheurs au sein d'une équipe multidisciplinaire et aura à superviser des étudiants en thèse.
Unité de Recherche : Laboratoire de biophotonique et d'optoélectronique: http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/crn2/biophotonique/
Groupe de recherche : Centre de nanofabrication et de nanocaractérisation de l'Université de Sherbrooke: http://www.gel.usherbrooke.ca/crn2/
Contact : Paul.Charette@USherbrooke.ca
Téléphone : (819) 821-8000, poste 63861
(Mars 2008)
2. Magnétisme des matériaux et des systèmes
3. Propriétés électroniques et quantiques des matériaux
4. Material structuring
• 3D integration of single electron devices on CMOS
For: Postdoctoral fellow
Professor: Dominique Drouin, Département de génie électrique et génie informatique, Université de Sherbrooke
The constant scaling down of CMOS technology is predicted to reach its end in a decade or two, as the critical dimensions of the transistors will attain the level of few atomic layers. Therefore, alternative devices, that are meant to complement and/or replace the actual CMOS technology, have been proposed by the ITRS in the Emerging Research Devices section since 2003. The tenfold increase in computing performance every five years will then only be maintained with a successful integration of such an alternative device.
The objective of this project consists in stacking Single Electron Devices (SED) on existing CMOS technology and providing the tools to make use of such hybrid SED-CMOS technology. The advantages of such an approach are numerous and address major concerns of the industry: larger integration density (3D vs 2D), reduced interconnect lengths (to overcome SED fan-out issues), non invasive technology (CMOS fabrication process is not disturbed).
The proposed postdoctoral project will focus on the integration of the buildings blocks developed within our research group to fabricate hybrid SED-CMOS integrated circuits (ICs). CMOS transistors will be provided, and previously characterized by STMicroelectronics Crolles (France), while the packaging of hybrid ICs will be carried out by IBM Bromont (Canada).
Your tasks:
• Fabricate SED prototypes on CMOS ILD and hybrid SED-CMOS ICs in the Sherbrooke nanofabrication facility.
• Electrical characterization of SED, SED-CMOS, and encapsulated prototypes.
• Support graduate and undergraduate students working on the project.
The requirements:
- PhD degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
- Good knowledge of nanoelectronic devices.
- Min. 3 years experience in state of the art clean-room fabrication (e-beam and UV lithography, high density plasma etching, metal deposition, LPCVD, SEM, …).
- Knowledge of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) is an asset.
- Team worker with good communication skills.
- Fluent in French or English. Both is a plus.
Financial support:
A scholarship of 35k$/year is available for a 2 years.
We are looking forward to receiving your online application including your complete documents and letter.
Web site: CRN2
Email: Dominique.Drouin@USherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000 poste 62115
(March 2010)
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• Depôt et caractérisation de couches minces par photochimie VUV (UV lointain)
For: graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Professor: Michel Wertheimer, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Laser processes laboratory.
Cette étude sera faite à l'aide d'un nouveau systeme, unique dans son genre, recemment complété: à l'aide d'un sas, les dépôts peuvent être transférés sous ultravide (sans exposition à l'air) aux systemes d'analyse, XPS et ToF-SIMS, par exemple.
Web site: Michel Wertheimer
Email: michel.wertheimer@polymtl.ca
Phone: (514) 340-4711, poste 4749
(March 2008)
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• Diagnostic de Plasmas Luminescents à Pression Atmospherique (APGD) par spectroscopie d'émission
For: graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Professor: Michel Wertheimer, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Laser processes laboratory.
Le système existe déjà et a été l'objet d'un projet de MScA. Il s'agit d'améliorer la cellule de décharges et d'étudier le cas du Ne, surtout, au lieu de l'He (cas étudie à present); les deux gaz se distinguent par des états métastables énergetiques.
Web site: Michel Wertheimer
Email: michel.wertheimer@polymtl.ca
Phone: (514) 340-4711, poste 4749
(March 2008)
5. Technological properties of materials
• Quantum Semiconductor Device for Rapid Detection and Typing of Human Influenza Infections
For: graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Professor Jan J. Dubowski, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada research chair in quantum semiconductors
Summary
Currently available viral diagnostics methods are slow, expensive and restricted to a single virus or family. Ideally, it would be useful to identify rapidly (in less than 15 min) and simultaneously a broad spectrum of viruses. The proposed approach aims at developing a cost-effective quantum semiconductor device for the rapid detection and typing of human influenza infections. The device (patent pending) consists of arrays of epitaxial quantum dots (eQD's), which previously have been known for their applications in advanced communication systems such as quantum dot lasers.
This program offers the opportunity for young researchers and students to join our multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, materials engineers, a microbiologist, a pharmacologist and a clinician, and to participate in the quest for development of this innovative biosensor. The broad platform technology developed in the frame of this program is expected to make possible the rapid detection of a variety of human pathogens.
Detailed description of the project available.
Web site: Jan J. Dubowski
Email: jan.j.dubowski@usherbrooke.ca
Phone: (819) 821-8000, poste 62528
(March 2008)
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