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 Leela!
Congratulations to Leela for receiving an Undergraduate Research Grant from VT Global Change Cent...
Ying-Xian presenting at the CeZAP symposium.
Ying-Xian gave an oral presentation on the ecological niches and transmission of soil Listeria mo...
Congratulations Mia!
Congratulations to Mia on winning a travel award for both the 2024 NSF Research Traineeship (NRT)...
Welcome Ashlyn!
Ashlyn O’Neill joined us as an undergraduate researcher. She majors in civil engineering with an ...
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