Justin Di Trani, University of Alberta

Research

Cryoem Electron Transport Chain Inhibitors Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Structural Biology Therapeutics

Latest funding

The electron transport chain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its role in biofilm formation, quorum sensing, and value as an antibiotic target
CIHR · 2026 · Nominated PI
$891,226

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The electron transport chain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its role in biofilm formation, quorum sensing, and value as an antibiotic target

Nominated PICIHR2026Project Grant

Principal investigators: Di Trani, Justin

Keywords: Cryoem; Electron Transport Chain; Inhibitors; Pseudomonas Aeruginosa; Structural Biology; Therapeutics

$891,226

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cryoem Dear Professor Di Trani, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on cryoem connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The electron transport chain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its role in biofilm formation, quorum sensing, and value as an antibiotic target" (2026), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]