Ecosystem Heath and Microbiomes

We aim to mitigate the adverse effects of human activities 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.

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New paper out!

New collaborative paper Temporal, seasonal, and patient demographic trends among culture-confirme...

Mia presented at AEESP.

Mia presented their work on the passive sampler for aquifer microbial communities at the AEESP 20...

2025 lab celebration

We celebrated another successful semester of LEAPHers’ achievements and Mia’s upcoming graduation...

New paper out!

Our new collaborative paper Enhanced phytopathogen biofilm control in soybean phyllosphere by the...

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