- BIOFILMS
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Our research focuses in how single and multi-species microbial biofilms interact with the host and are tolerant to antimicrobials.
Why Biofilms? Bacteria live mainly in a biofilm and not as it is most commonly thought as free floating individual cells. Biofilms are commonly associated with surfaces and are formed through physiological developmental stages. These communities, of different microbial species, present multiple phenotypes adapted to their immediate environment, including a sub-population of persister/dormant cells. This results in an increased antimicrobial resistance, persistence and improved growth in different environments, leading to biofouling and infections.
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Recent publications Publications in the last 3 years (here)
Arthur O'Sullivan Successfully Defended his MS on Friday May 1 2026. He is the 9th graduate student from our lab. His Thesis is entitled: "Persister cells behavior on synovial fluid and wound exudates"
Rhodrick T. Takor Successfully Defended his PhD on Friday April 17 2025. He is the 5th student graduating with a PhD from our labs. His Thesis is entitled: "The role of the interaction of S. aureus and S. epidermidis in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis"
Dr. Sanat Dash published his first paper from our lab as first author on April 8 2025, in Biotechnology and Bioengineering entitled: "Small Intestine on a Chip Demonstrates Physiologic Mucus Secretion in the Presence of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Biofilm"
Jacob V. Tanzman Successfully Defended his PhD on Friday April 17 2025. He is the 4th PhD student graduating from our lab. His Thesis is entitled: talk was entitled "Effects of Foodborne Nanoparticles on a Synthetic Gut Microbiota"
Congratulations Noah Walsh and Arthur O'Sullivan for successfully completing their Honors Thesis and graduating in the Spring 2024!!!!
