Aldis Krizus

Aldis Krizus

Cloner of genes, modifier of genomes. Received a BSc in Genetics from the University of Guelph in the era when pBR 322 was a hot new vector and Maxam–Gilbert sequencing was all the rage. Was part of the team that identified mutations in copper-zinc superoxide dismutase as the causative agent for a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (fALS).  Currently building molecular reagents to assist the lab in better understanding the cause of Parkinson’s disease.