Yunrong Chai
Degrees/ Education
Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cornell University
M.S. in Microbiology, Fudan University (China)
B.S. in Microbiology, Fudan University (China)
Area(s) of Interest
Microbial genomics and biofilm formation
Research Interests
Bacterial biofilms are medically and environmentally significant. We are interested in understanding fundamental mechanisms controlling bacterial biofilm formation and the role of beneficial biofilms in bacteria-host interactions. We are also interested in inhibitory mechanisms targeting key processes during bacterial biofilm development. We useBacillus subtilis and other related Bacilli species as model systems.
Location
301 Mugar Life Sciences Building