Esther Onguta, a candidate in the Centre for Biotechnology, will present her thesis defence by video conference on Thursday, June 29 at 9 a.m. in Plaza 600F.

Her thesis is titled The Impact of grape clone, yeast strain and protein on sparkling wine quality.

Her examination committee members are Dr. Michael Bidochka, Chair; Dr. Karine Pedneault (University of St. Anne), External Examiner; Dr. Debbie Inglis, Supervisor; Dr. Robert Carlone, Dr. Heather Gordon, Committee Members.