Staff highlights

Nick Schrier retired on May 31, 2024 after working in the AHL Toxicology laboratory as a Professional Scientist and Technical Supervisor for the past 26 years.  Over that period, Nick has overseen many scientific and technological advances in the toxicology unit, and has trained many of the staff that continue to work in this unit.  His positive attitude and collegial approach made him a valuable member of the AHL team and he will be missed.  We wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement, full of satisfying hobbies (travelling and rehabbing old vehicles), and many memorable occasions with family and friends.  Congratulations Nick!

Jeffrey Charters was the successful candidate for the position of Technical Supervisor, Toxicology laboratory.  Jeffrey completed a BSc in Environmental Chemistry at Trent, and a MSc in Oceanography at UBC.  He has been working in the AHL Toxicology laboratory since 2012.  Jeffrey previously worked as a bike messenger in Toronto and collected seawater samples on an icebreaker.  He enjoys biking, reading, dogs and recently completed his first Paris to Ancaster bike race.  Welcome Jeffrey!

Dr. Lisa Gordon recently joined the AHL Guelph Anatomic Pathology unit for a 1-year contract position.  After completing her DVM at OVC, Dr. Gordon worked as a mixed animal practitioner for 2 years before returning to Guelph for a DVSc program in anatomic pathology.  During her program, she researched the effect of age on aquatic bird bornavirus-1 infection in turkeys.  Lisa mentioned that she enjoys baking in her spare time, and is happy to be working with the Anatomic Pathology team at AHL.  Welcome Lisa!