Title:
"Mechanisms of Biofilm-Associated Enterococcus faecalis Infections"
Kimberly A. Kline, PhD - Nanyang Technological University, SINGAPORE
Host: Hank Seifert, PhD
Description:
The Gram-positive Enterococci are commensal inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as opportunistic nosocomial pathogens associated with endocarditis, urinary tract infections (UTI), and wound infection. Many Enterococcal infections are difficult to treat due to their multi-drug resistance, association with bacterial biofilms, and polymicrobial nature. The goal of our research is to understand the molecular mechanisms by which Enterococcus faecalis interacts with other bacterial species and the host in the context of these polymicrobial, biofilm-associated infections.
Dr. Hank Seifert
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