Mentor: Chris Kristich, PhD Year Entered 果冻影院: 2018 Previous Education: BS, Biology; MS, Curriculum & Instruction, UW-Madison
Research Interests
Investigating the mechanisms behind the intrinsic resistance of Enterococcus faecalis, a normal commensal of the gastrointestinal tract, to cephalosporin antibiotics. Intrinsic resistance to cephalosporins contributes to the ability of Enterococcus faecalis to become an opportunistic pathogen and major health concern.