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.

Contact

George.A.O'Toole.Jr@Dartmouth.EDU
650-1248
HB7550

Departments

Biological Sciences