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Molecular Genetics of Vibrio cholerae Biofilms

Objective

The mechanisms by which new pathogens human pathogens emerge are of increasing relevance in the control of infectious diseases. My long-term research goal is to explore the role of biofilms in the emergence of new pathogenic strains.

Investigators
Watnick, Paula
Institution
New England Medical Center
Start date
1999
End date
2002
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Project number
7K08AI001588-03
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens