Education
M.Sc. (2022), Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph
Thesis: Functional characterization of putative beta-lactamases in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B.Sc. Hons. (2019), Biochemistry Co-op, University of Guelph
Courses
- Principles of Chemistry I (CHE-121)
- Organic Chemistry I (CHE-221)
- Organic Chemistry II (CHE-222)
- Principles of Chemistry II (CHE-122)
About
Victoria Siltamaki joined Redeemer as the Chemistry Laboratory Instructor in 2023. She completed her undergraduate degree in the Biochemistry co-op stream at the University of Guelph, with a particular interest in organic chemistry and microbiology. Recently, she completed a Master of Science degree, also at the University of Guelph, studying antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in the ESKAPE pathogen P. aeruginosa. Throughout her education, Victoria has developed a passion for teaching in the life sciences, both in hands-on lab teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in pursuit of a career in research. Aside from teaching, she enjoys traveling, gardening and interior design.
Research Interests
- Antimicrobial resistance and the resistome
- Protein characterization
- Bioinformatics
Awards and Certifications
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canadian Graduate Scholarship-Masters program (NSERC CGS-M), University of Guelph, 2021-2022
- American Society for Microbiology Best Poster Award, Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) 2021 conference
- University Teaching Foundations, Office of Teaching and Learning, University of Guelph, 2021
