We are also interested in understanding the role of temperate phage in C. difficiletoxin gene regulation.
Research in our lab focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of Clostridium difficile, an important pathogen associated with hospital-acquired diarrhea.
Area(s) of Specialization:
- Pathogenic Microbiology, Bacterial Genetics
Research: Biology – Studies pathogenic mechanisms of anaerobic bacterial pathogen Clostridium difficile
Subject area:
- Microbiology and Immunology
Research Focus:
- Pathogenic microbiology; Bacterial genetics.
Expertise: Studies pathogenic mechanisms of the anaerobic bacterial pathogen, Clostridium difficile.
