Michael Suits, Wilfrid Laurier University

Research

Biochemistry Biofilms Biophysical Characterization Glycobiology Nucleases Oral Microbiome Peptidases/Proteases Protein Science

Latest funding

Oral Biofilm Dispersal Strategies
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$96,000
MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL CROSSTALK AND BIOFILM METABOLISM IN THE ORAL CAVITY
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$30,000
X-ray Diffractometer Commissioning for Molecular Characterization
NSERC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$148,322

All 5 grants and awards

Oral Biofilm Dispersal Strategies

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Suits, Michael

Keywords: protein structure & function; oral microbiome; biofilms; biochemistry; x-ray crystallography; glycobiology; nucleases; peptidases/proteases; protein science; biophysical characterization

$96,000

MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL CROSSTALK AND BIOFILM METABOLISM IN THE ORAL CAVITY

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Development Grant

Principal investigators: Suits, Michael

$30,000

X-ray Diffractometer Commissioning for Molecular Characterization

Principal investigatorNSERC2018Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Suits, Michael

$148,322

Dynamic Light Scattering Device for Molecular Characterization

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Suits, Michael

$92,571

Recognition and Deconstruction of Uronic Acid-Containing Polysaccharides

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Suits, Michael

$240,000

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: Biochemistry Dear Professor Suits, 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 biochemistry 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 NSERC-funded project "Oral Biofilm Dispersal Strategies" (2022), 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]