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Microbiology Faculty
The Microbiology Faculty at our institution is dedicated to advancing the understanding of microbial life through cutting-edge research and innovative teaching. Our team of experts fosters a collaborative environment, preparing students for impactful careers.
Kelly Bender, Associate Professor
Research Specialties:
Environmental Microbiology; Microbes and Coal Mining Waste; Biomining of Rare Earth Elements; Anoxygenic Photosynthesis, Heliobacterial Nitrogenase Like Proteins and Ethylene Production; Sulfate-reducing bacteria; Small RNA Analysis
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Life Science II 106Derek Fisher, Professor
Research Specialties:
Bacterial Pathogenesis, Bacterial Physiology and Metabolism, Molecular Biology, Protein Phosphorylation and DegradationView Full Bio
Life Science III 1007Scott Hamilton-Brehm, Associate Professor
Research Specialties:
Anaerobic and aerobic cultivation of microorganisms, environmental sampling.
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Life Science III 1009Lahiru Jayakody, Assistant Professor
Research Specialties:
Synthetic Microbiology; Metabolic Engineering; Applied Microbiology; Microbial Fermentation; Microbial Stress Response; Molecular Biology
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Vjollca Konjufca, Professor
Life Science III 1012Bethany Rader, Associate Professor
Research Specialties:
Beneficial Host-Microbe Interactions, Innate Immunology, Microbial Ecology and Systems Biology.
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