Robert D. Burke

Dr. Robert D. Burke is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Victoria, where he was a faculty member for over 35 years. He has a longstanding research interest in the molecular basis of cellular signaling in early embryonic development. His research involves production and characterization of antibodies and he employs them extensively with high-resolution optical imaging methods. Dr. Burke has published over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has supervised numerous trainees. He was Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology for eight years, was on the University of Victoria Senate for twelve years, and served on numerous advisory and management committees nationally and internationally. Dr. Burke completed a BSc and a PhD at the University of Alberta.