Dr Peter Fineran
Contact Details
peter.fineran@otago.ac.nz
+64 (3) 479-7735
Research Interests
Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology and Microbial Ecology, Viral Pathogenesis and Molecular Virology, Bacterial and Viral Bacterial and Viral Genetics, Molecular Microbiology
Year of Appointment
2008
Training
BSc Hons (Canterbury) PhD (Cambridge)
Teaching Roles
GENE 221, GENE 412, MICR 335, MICR 360, MICR 461
Current Research
Our research is currently focused on two broad areas. Firstly, the interactions between bacteriophage and their bacterial hosts (especially phage resistance mechanisms). Secondly, we are investigating gene regulatory systems employed by bacteria.