Distinguished University ProfessorInstitute for the Oceans and Fisheries |
Contact Information
Email: suttle@science.ubc.ca
Office phone: 604-822-8610
Web page: biography
Research Unit
Marine Virology and Microbiology
Research Interests
Dr Suttle is primarily focussed on viruses and their role in the environment. The work ranges from the characterization of viruses isolated from the environment to quantifying the role of viruses in microbial mortality and nutrient cycling. His current work examines viruses and their roles in the oceans, high Arctic, deep mines, aeolian dust, lakes and migratory-bird ponds.
Related stories:
More than 30 previously unknown RNA viruses in sea lice have been identified by UBC researchers. Sea lice are parasitic copepods (small crustaceans) found in many fresh and saltwater habitats and have been implicated in the decline of wild salmon populations.
People need to know that viruses, despite their frightening reputation, have a role to play in Earth’s many ecosystems.
The paper, written in 1999 by Dr. Curtis Suttle (UBC) and Dr. Steven Wilhelm (University of Tennessee), is honoured for leading to a "fundamental shift in research focus and interpretation."
All three are related to viruses that cause serious disease in other species.
The term of his appointment will be from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.