Andrew Doxey
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Brief Bio
Dr. Andrew Doxey is a bioinformatician and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo, where he holds a University Research Chair. He is cross-appointed to the Cheriton School of Computer Science, and is also an adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. The Doxey lab focuses on bioinformatics, microbial genomics, and molecular evolution, and applies computational methods to discover new protein families and functions. Recent work includes the development of the AnnoTree phylogenomics database, and studies on the evolution and diversity of bacterial toxins such as botulinum, diphtheria, and C. difficile toxins. Dr. Doxey is supported by grants from NSERC and MITACS, and is the recipient of the 2018 Thermo Fisher Award for contributions to microbiology.
Additional Roles
- Director of the Molecular Biology Core Facility (MBCF)
- Undergraduate Advisor (Bioinformatics Option)
- Faculty Advisor for the Undergraduate Engineering (Life Sciences Option)
- Editorial Board Member, Scientific Reports
- Member of the Advisory Committee on Human Pathogens and Toxins (AC-HPT)
Selected Awards & Distinctions
- University Research Chair, 2020
- CSM Thermo Fisher Award, 2018
- UW SEECRA Award, 2018
- Ontario Early Researcher Award, 2017
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2010-2012
- Governor General’s Gold Medal, 2010, University of Waterloo