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Multi-omic analysis of microbial community ecology in the human gut and in a human-impacted stream.

Coralis Rodriguez Garcia

Multi-omic analysis of microbial community ecology in the human gut and in a human-impacted stream.

404D, Biological Sciences
Type of Event:
Student Seminars
Coralis Rodriguez Garcia
Ottesen Laboratory
UGA Department of Microbiology

Dissertation Defense Seminar by Coralis Rodriguez Garcia of the Ottesen Lab.

Tatum Mortimer

Adjunct Assistant Professor

The Mortimer lab is focused on unraveling the epidemiology and evolution of bacterial pathogens of human and animal populations, including addressing the pressing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance. We employ computational tools using microbial whole genome sequencing data to reconstruct pathogen transmission, investigate adaptation during infection and transmission, and inform the development of novel diagnostics and interventions.

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Presidential Award of Excellence Winner

The Presidential Award of Excellence is awarded to undergraduate students in their final year of study who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement, and/or service to and involvement in their respective school or college. Students selected for this award exemplify the best of UGA's undergraduate student body. Only 46 students have been selected, which translates to 0.6% (0.006) of the graduating class.

Selection and Characterization of Escherichia coli Citrate Synthase Variants That Improve Biosynthesis of Products Derived from Acetyl-CoA

Jeff Dodelin

Selection and Characterization of Escherichia coli Citrate Synthase Variants That Improve Biosynthesis of Products Derived from Acetyl-CoA

404D, Biological Sciences
Type of Event:
Student Seminars
Jeff Dodelin
Eiteman Laboratory
UGA Department of Microbiology

Dissertation Defense Seminar by PhD Candidate Jeff Dodelin of the Eiteman Lab.

UGA Griffin Microbiology Outreach with Pike County Middle School Students

Across three days (February 13 – 15), the UGA Griffin Campus hosted 270 seventh-graders from Pike County Middle School, who had the opportunity to hear from a number of researchers and also take a tour of the microbiology teaching lab. During the tour for the teaching lab, Dr. Oliver Shey Njila, Lecturer in Microbiology, introduced students to microbiology as a discipline and its applications in public health, the food industry, agriculture, biotechnology, and other areas. He also highlighted various career opportunities available to graduates of our microbiology program.

Biochemical and Genetic Analysis of 2-Aminoacrylate-Mediated Damage in Salmonella enterica

Wangchen Shen

Biochemical and Genetic Analysis of 2-Aminoacrylate-Mediated Damage in Salmonella enterica

404D, Biological Sciences
Type of Event:
Student Seminars
"Karla" Wangchen Shen
Downs Laboratory
UGA Department of Microbiology

Dissertation Defense Seminar by "Karla" Wangchen Shen of the Downs Lab.

Microbiology Interview Seminar “Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance”

Dr. Emma Goodwin

Microbiology Interview Seminar “Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance”

404D, Biological Sciences
Type of Event:
Department Seminars
Dr. Emma Goodwin
Postdoctoral Scholar, School of Life Sciences
Arizona State University

A mock teaching lecture centered on “Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance” A lecture will be presented at a level appropriate for undergraduate students with limited-to-no previous background in biology. The lecture, suitable for 30–40-minute course period, will target students who would not be pursuing a biology-based degree at UGA. After the mock lecture, there will be a 15–25-minute presentation describing the teaching approach, lecture/course design, and the application of evidence-based teaching methods.

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