About
Brandon McMurray is an early-career researcher in the fields of computational biology and molecular genetics. He is currently open to work. He holds a Master of Science in Biology from McMaster University and a Bachelor of Science in Honours Biology from the University of Waterloo, both in Ontario, Canada. Brandon has diverse research experience spanning bird ecology, plant genetics & ecology, bacterial genetics, and human genetics. He is particularly passionate about RNA biology. His familiarity with wet and dry lab methods makes him an especially versatile team member.
Learn MoreMy Projects and Resources.
Take a look through my collection of self-published resources and projects.
Research Interests
- RNA biology
- Non-coding genomics
- Transcriptomics
- Genome organization
Awards and Distinctions
- IIDR Award of Excellence (MSc) (2023)
- UW Term Distinction Award of Excellence (Fall 2020 & Winter 2021)
- CWSS-SCM CJPS Outstanding Weed Science Paper Award (2020)
- SCINAPSE USCC Poster Finalist (2019)
- NSERC USRA (2018)
- UW Merit Scholarship (2016)
- Kiwanis Citizenship Award (2016)
Education
- 2024 | MSc | McMaster University | Biology
- 2021 | BSc | University of Waterloo | Honours Biology, Co-operative Program, Molecular Genetics Specialization
Featured Posters
Exploring the role of regulatory RNAs in Streptomyces venezuelae growth and development
Presented at the 73rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists. (2024)
Characterizing the inter-chromosomal contact of CISTR-ACT and SOX9
Presented at the SickKids SSuRe Symposium Day. (2019)
Synthesis and secretion of coloured silk fibroin in Bacillus subtilis
Presented in fulfillment of the presentation requirement for the course "Synthetic Biology Project". (2020)