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DR. CARLA CRAVEIRO SALVADO
About the Speaker
Dr. Carla Craveiro Salvado is Associate Vice-President, Research at Red Deer Polytechnic. She works closely with faculty and students to support and strengthen research while fostering meaningful connections between research and teaching. Her leadership focuses on advancing innovation, creating opportunities for collaboration, and enhancing student learning through research.
Speaker Bio
Prior to joining Red Deer Polytechnic, Dr. Craveiro Salvado served as Director of Operations and Research at the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In that role, she oversaw operations and research programs focused on discovering new ways to prevent, treat, and cure virus-related illnesses, helping to reduce the burden of viral disease on human health.
Dr. Craveiro Salvado earned her doctorate in Immunology from the University of Alberta. An award-winning educator, she brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in biological and health sciences, as well as English as a second language. Her teaching career has included positions at universities across Canada and abroad.
Committed to student success, Dr. Craveiro Salvado has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students throughout their academic journeys, supporting everything from senior research projects to graduate thesis work. Her passion for research, education, and mentorship continues to help shape the next generation of scholars and innovators.
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