Tigst Demeke PhD

Research Scientist

Grain Biotechnology Research

Canadian Grain Commission

Current research and/or projects

  • Development of detection methods for genetically modified grains and oilseeds
  • Use of DNA markers for assessment of grain quality and safety traits

Education and awards

Doctorate, Horticulture/Tissue Culture

Colorado State University

Master of Science, Agronomy, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Bachelor of Science, Plant science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Key publications

See the Canadian Grain Commission list of published scientific and technical papers.

Contact

Research facility

Grain Research Laboratory
303 Main Street
Suite 1404
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G8
Canada

Expertise

Agriculture›Biotechnology

Affiliations

  • Chair, Canadian Advisory Committee, ISO TC 34/SC 16 (Horizontal Methods for Molecular Biomarker Analysis), 2005-2011
  • Member, Canadian Advisory Committee, ISO TC 34/SC 16 (Horizontal Methods for Molecular Biomarker Analysis), 2005-present
  • Chair, Biotechnology division of AACC International, 2008-2009
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Biotechnology division, AACC International, 2005-2007
  • Member, Biotechnology Methods Committee, AACC International, 2002-present
  • Member, AACC International, 1999-present