New substances: biotechnology technical experts list
| Expert | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Dr. Jack T. Trevors, PhD Department of Environmental Biology University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario |
Dr. Trevors’ main area of expertise is environmental microbiology. He has experience with micro-organisms related to those listed on the Domestic Substances List and with biodegradation of environmental pollutants and toxic compounds, and has worked with expert committees. |
| Dr. Richard Villemur, PhD Groupe de recherche en microbiologie de l'environnement INRS - Institut Armand-Frappier Laval, Quebec |
Dr. Villemur’s expertise is in environmental microbiology. He has experience in biodegradation of environmental pollutants and toxic compounds, denitrifying bacteria, and in working with expert committees. |
| Expert | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Ms. Stacey Mantha A/Chief, Importation and Regulatory Affairs Office of Laboratory Security Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response Public Health Agency of Canada Ottawa, Ontario |
Ms. Mantha’s background is in microbiology, immunology and biotechnology. Her expertise is in laboratory biosafety, biocontainment and regulating human pathogens under the Human Pathogens Importation Regulations. |
| Dr. Sylvie Richard Scientific Advisor Natural Resources Canada Ottawa, Ontario |
Dr. Richard has experience in human health risk assessment of micro-organisms notified under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) and has expertise in molecular genetics and forest biotechnology. |
| Mr. Rick Scroggins Chief, Biological Methods Division Environmental Science and Technology Centre Environment Canada Ottawa, Ontario |
Mr. Scroggins’ expertise is in soil assessment methods, including soil toxicology and soil microbiology. He has extensive knowledge of theCanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and some of its regulations, and has experience working with expert committees. In addition, Mr. Scroggins is involved in testing the terrestrial toxicity, pathogenicity and persistence of select Domestic Substances List micro-organisms that are being assessed for this initiative. |
| Expert | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Mr. Alaga (Al) Melkic Integrated Explorations Inc. Guelph, Ontario |
Mr. Melkic’s expertise is in environmental consulting, specializing in aquatic habitats. He will bring his expertise in bioremediation, microbiology projects and environmental assessments. |
| Dr. Eric Emond, PhD Laboratoires Choisy Louiseville, Quebec |
Dr. Emond’s background is in microbial genetics and the development of bacterial cultures for the food industry, animal health and the environment. He will represent Laboratoires Choisy, a company that manufactures several products containing micro-organisms, including some that are on the Domestic Substances List and are being assessed for this initiative. |
| Dr. Anne Turnbough, PhD Novozymes Biologicals Salem, Virginia, U.S.A. |
Dr. Turnbough’s expertise is in environmental and industrial microbiology. She has extensive experience with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and its regulations. She will represent a group of qualified microbiologists from Novozymes, an international company commercializing several products containing living micro-organisms, including some that are on the Domestic Substances List and are being assessed for this initiative. |
| Expert | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Ms. Maria Castro Beyond Factory Farming Coalition Nanaimo, B.C. |
Ms. Castro's background is in biology and agro-environmental issues. She has experience with environmental pathways and impacts of substances used in or affecting agriculture, and has participated in multi-stakeholder processes. She will represent the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition and facilitate information exchange with the ENGO community. |
| Expert | Expertise |
|---|---|
| Mr. Hajo Versteeg Mr. Wylie Thomas |
Together, Mr. Versteeg and Mr. Thomas bring over 30 years of experience in environmental law, facilitation and note taking. Both have expertise in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the New Substances Notification Regulations (Organisms) and New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers). |
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