Microbiomes and Ecosystem Health
We aim to mitigate the adverse effects of environmental disturbances on ecosystems by investigating environment-microbiome interactions using a systems biology approach.
Bacterial Pathogens and Food Safety
We aim to reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and improve food safety through understanding the ecology and adaptation of foodborne bacterial pathogens.
Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance
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 archiveJingqiu receives the Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award!
Jingqiu has been selected as the recipient of the Larry Beuchat Young Researcher Award from the I...
Lab celebration
Congratulations to Leela and Keegan on graduation, and congratulations to Emily and Ying-Xian on ...
Jingqiu receives the Outstanding New Assistant Professor Award!
Jingqiu has been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding New Assistant Professor Award from VT...
LEAPHers excel at the Dennis Dean Conference.
This year, three of our undergraduate researchers showcased their research at the Dennis Dean Und...









