Tracey Campbell became the CMCB Research Manager in 2013 and is responsible for overseeing all facility activities. Tracey’s research career has been dedicated to infectious diseases and strategies to combat the ongoing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Tracey obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from McMaster University, where she worked in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Brown. From there, Tracey completed her postdoctoral studies at Princeton University, where she worked on novel strategies to combat malaria.

Tracey Campbell became the CMCB Research Manager in 2013 and is responsible for overseeing all facility activities. Tracey’s research career has been dedicated to infectious diseases and strategies to combat the ongoing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Tracey obtained her PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from McMaster University, where she worked in the laboratory of Dr. Eric Brown. From there, Tracey completed her postdoctoral studies at Princeton University, where she worked on novel strategies to combat malaria.

Susan McCusker joined the CMCB in 2009 as a technician in the cell and protein biology lab and the high throughput screening lab. She has her Master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Guelph, where she worked on the bacterium Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. Prior to joining the CMCB, Susan worked in the private sector developing diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.

Susan McCusker joined the CMCB in 2009 as a technician in the cell and protein biology lab and the high throughput screening lab. She has her Master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Guelph, where she worked on the bacterium Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. Prior to joining the CMCB, Susan worked in the private sector developing diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.

Cecilia Murphy has been a research lab technician focused on High Throughput Screening since 2007. At the CMCB, she works with chemical compound libraries in cell-based and biochemical screens on integrated robotic systems, and provides dedicated HTS support to all CMCB users. Her technical expertise includes programming HTS specialized equipment, troubleshooting, and assisting with chemical library inquiries. Cecilia graduated from McMaster with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

Cecilia Murphy has been a research lab technician focused on High Throughput Screening since 2007. At the CMCB, she works with chemical compound libraries in cell-based and biochemical screens on integrated robotic systems, and provides dedicated HTS support to all CMCB users. Her technical expertise includes programming HTS specialized equipment, troubleshooting, and assisting with chemical library inquiries. Cecilia graduated from McMaster with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

Nikki Henriquez joined CMCB in 2017 as the Mass Spectrometry Technician. She provides expertise in the development and analysis of mass spec experiments by helping with study design, sample preparation, analysis, data evaluation, and reporting. Prior to McMaster, Nikki worked over 15 years at the University of Guelph in a GLP-certified lab specializing in the chromatographic-based analysis of pesticides from environmental samples in support of government regulatory submissions.

Nikki Henriquez joined CMCB in 2017 as the Mass Spectrometry Technician. She provides expertise in the development and analysis of mass spec experiments by helping with study design, sample preparation, analysis, data evaluation, and reporting. Prior to McMaster, Nikki worked over 15 years at the University of Guelph in a GLP-certified lab specializing in the chromatographic-based analysis of pesticides from environmental samples in support of government regulatory submissions.