Dr. Rachel Fernandez
Professor
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Rachel Fernandez is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology and assumed the role of Associate Vice President, Research & Innovation on March 15, 2021. Dr. Fernandez earned her B.Sc. at the University of Toronto (1982) and M.Sc. (1985) and PhD (1992) in Microbiology from Dalhousie University. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at Virginia Commonwealth University (1992-1993) and the University of Cincinnati (1993 -1996). She joined UBC in 1996 and has been a recipient of a UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship and has twice been nominated for a UBC Killam Teaching Prize. Dr. Fernandez’ research focuses on how bacterial surfaces are assembled, vaccines and the bacterium causing pertussis (whooping cough).
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13th International Bordetella Symposium (Bordetella 2022)
June 26-30, 2022
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13th International Bordetella Symposium’s mission is to encourage research in the biology and genetics of Bordetella and the pathophysiology, immunology, clinical and epidemiological aspects of the infections that they cause, and the development and testing of new vaccines for its prevention. Provide a global forum for the exchange of information among scientists, physicians, veterinarians, public health officials, regulators, manufacturers, and others engaged in research on, care of individuals with and preparation and oversight of products involving the Bordetellae. University of British Columbia hosted its 13th International Bordetella Symposium (June, 2022) with the help of Fernanda (Executive Committee) to promote the development of young scientists in Bordetella-related work, by encouraging their active participation in Society meetings and activities.