Laura Lalonde

MSc

Molecular Biologist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Location

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Keywords

Research interests

My research activities involve the development of molecular methods to isolate and detect coccidian parasites (Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium) of public and veterinary health importance in food, clinical and environmental samples. My work specifically focuses on isolation and detection of Cyclospora in leafy greens and berries.

Expertise in

Cryptosporidiosis

Cyclosporiasis

Toxoplasmosis

Relevant publications

Lalonde, L. and A. Gajadhar. 2008. Highly sensitive and specific PCR assay for reliable detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 74:4354-4358.

Lalonde, L. and A. Gajadhar. 2009. Effect of storage media, temperature, and time on preservation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts for PCR analysis. Vet. Parasitol. 160: 185-189.

Contact

Saskatoon Laboratory - Centre for Food-Borne and Animal Parasitology

116 Veterinary Road

Saskatoon, SK S7N 2R3

laura.lalonde@inspection.gc.ca