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Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics
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20160278c – Bacteria are a major source of infections in both plants and animals, as well as contamination of food products. The consequences of rampant bacterial growth can range from loss of product and capital (in the livestock and agricultural industries) to illness and loss of life (in animal and human health). Quorum sensing mediated by acyl homoserine latonces (AHLs) has been implicated in... Read More
20160278b – Bacterial biofilms are significant health challenges. It is estimated that 80% of all microbial infections and 60% of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in humans are caused by biofilms. The societal costs of HAIs are estimated at between $96 to $147 billion annually. Biofilms are characteristically slimy collections of bacteria surrounded by a matrix of DNA, proteins and... Read More
20160278a – More than $300 Billion is lost from the US economy every year due to metal corrosion. Where metal structures are submerged underwater, bacteria drastically speed up corrosion through the formation of complex microbial communities called biofilms. Multiple approaches have been attempted to combat biocorrosion, including the use of biocidal compounds, which show low efficacy against... Read More
