Our current projects
Infections caused by water-borne pathogens are increasing worldwide due to aging infrastructures, demographic changes, and climate changes. Our research team members are dedicated in finding novel solution to reduce the risks of infection.
01
Evolution and genetics of Legionella
Legionella pneumophila inhabits water systems from which it is transmitted to humans. Environmental stressors select specific traits that may enhance its survival and increase infection. We are using adaptive laboratory experiments to uncover paths to adaptation to desinfectants.
02
Ecology of water systems
Engineered water systems harbors a complex microbiota that may promotes or, to the contrary, inhibits growth of water-borne pathogens. We used metagenomics to understand the interactions between microbes and discover novel mechanisms of competition.
03
Interactions of water-borne pathogens with ciliates
Ciliates preys on bacteria. We are studying how ciliates interactions with water-borne pathogens affects their survival and evolution in water systems.
04
Citizen science
With the help of citizen researcher we are identifying risk factors for water-borne pathogens and finding novel action point.
