Microbiomics We explore microbial interactions to uncover the mechanisms behind community dynamics and their impact on health, agriculture, and biotechnology.
Multispecies biofilms We study how bacteria interact in multispecies biofilms to understand their function, evolution, and impact in nature, medicine, and industry - using microbiology, biofilm models, and advanced imaging.
Social Systems Microbiology We dive deep into the molecular biology and evolution of how bacteria interact, focusing on the intriguing dynamics of conflict, manipulation, sharing, and dependencies among bacteria, plasmids, and phages.
Soil Microbiology We study soil microbes to understand their role in greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and plant productivity across agricultural, Arctic, and dryland ecosystems.
Microbial Immunity Laboratory We study the arms race between prokaryotes and their viruses, using model systems like the hyperthermophilic archaeon Sulfolobus and its invading elements, including viruses and plasmids.
