Ecosystem Heath and Microbiomes
We aim to mitigate the adverse effects of environmental disturbances on ecosystems by investigating environment-microbiome interactions using a systems biology approach.
Food Safety and Bacterial Pathogens
We aim to reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and improve food safety through understanding the ecology and adaptation of foodborne bacterial pathogens.
Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment
We aim to reduce human exposure to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by studying the emergence, spread, and evolution of AMR in the environment.
Recent News
See archiveLEAPHers attend IAFP.
Ying-Xian, Leela, and Jingqiu participated in the IAFP 2025 Annual Meeting. Ying-Xian presented h...
Ying-Xian wins the CAFPNA 2025 Student Presentation Competition!
Ying-Xian has being selected as a winner of the 2025 Student Presentation Competition for his pre...
Ying-Xian presents at ASM Microbe.
Ying-Xian presented his work on soil antibiotic resistance at the 2025 ASM Microbe Conference hel...
Ying-Xian wins the IAFP-CAFPNA Student Travel Scholarship!
Ying-Xian has being selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 IAFP-CAFPNA Student Travel Sc...