Erwin Schurr

Academic title(s): 

Professor, Department of Human Genetics, Department of Medicine

Erwin Schurr
Contact Information
Address: 

McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
1001 Decarie Boulevard,
Montreal, Qc, H4A 3J1

Email address: 
erwin.schurr [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
(514) 934-1934 ext. 44513
Department: 
Human Genetics
Area(s): 
Genetics
Infectious Diseases
Current research: 

We are studying the genetic factors that predispose to tuberculosis and leprosy, two important mycobacterial infections that affect and kill an estimated three million people each year. In particular, the only effective and workable approach to break the transmission cycle of tuberculosis is the availability of a universally efficacious vaccine. Hence, we are working on the identification of host gene variants that determine the protective efficacy of present and newly developed tuberculosis vaccines. To accomplish our scientific objectives, we are collaborating closely with several research groups in the developing world and maintain several field sites for the genetic epidemiological analysis of tuberculosis and leprosy.

Selected publications: 
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