We are interested in defining the genetic and biochemical elements that allow bacteria to infect their hosts, and in particular, our group studies regulatory RNAs, transcriptional control of gene expression, and stress adaptation pathways. In the end, our long-term goals are to exploit these bacterial systems for the development of novel therapeutic agents and vaccines against bacterial infections. 

Our research team is focused on identifying and characterizing systems that allow pathogenic bacteria to cause disease in humans and animals. 

Importantly, trainees, including undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers have been and will continue to be critical for the research mission of our laboratory, and, collectively, we are committed to training, mentoring, and supporting our trainees.

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