The following is a list of thesis defences taking place from Monday, May 29 to Friday, June 2.

Master of Science in Biotechnology thesis defence

Hayley-Ann Bennett, a Master of Science in Biotechnology candidate, will defend the thesis “Influence of thermal treatment on aptamer structure and Synthesis and purification of modified Acinetobacter baumanii-binding aptamers” on Monday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. in WH 147.

The examination committee includes Cheryl McCormick, Chair; Hongbin (Tony ) Yan, Supervisor; Richard A. Manderville, External Examiner (University of Guelph); and Aleksandar Necakov and Yifeng Li, Committee Members.

PhD in Biological Sciences thesis defence

Hyun Suk Lee, a PhD in Biological Sciences candidate, will defend the thesis “Utilization of remote-sensing technologies to improve site specific vineyard management” on Wednesday, May 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in virtual format.

The examination committee members are Brian Roy, Chair; Debbie Inglis and Jim Willwerth, Supervisors; Yu Jiang, External Examiner (Cornell University); Kevin Turner, Internal Examiner; and Marilyne Carrey and Ralph Brown, Advisory Committee.