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.
Recent News
See archiveCongratulations Ying-Xian!
Congratulations to Ying-Xian on being selected to participate in the Global Perspective Program, ...
Lab received the I2GROW Mini Grant!
We are excited to participate in the I2GROW project funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture to s...
Lab welcomes two undergrad researchers!
Two undergraduate students, Yiqing (Shirley) Wang and Kailey Mcgrath, have joined us! Shirley is ...
VT News highlights our research
How the dirt under our feet could affect human health? A story about our paper on Listeria antibi...