George A. O'Toole
Appointments
Elmer R. Pfefferkorn, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences
Area of Expertise
microbiology,
biofilms,
cystic fibrosis,
chronic infection,
host-pathogen interactions,
microbiome
Biography
Work in my lab focuses on the study of surface-attached microbial communities known as biofilms. Key goals of my lab are to understand how single and polymicrobial biofilms form on both living (airway cells) and non-living (medical implant) surfaces. We are also interested in the role of biofilms in host-pathogen interactions and resistance to antibiotic therapy.
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