Investigating multiple mechanisms of biofilm dispersion with specific emphasis on virulence, pathogenesis, and conserved regulatory pathways and behaviors between dispersion cues.

Investigating production of outer membrane vesicles (OMV) in biofilm development with specific emphasis on the role of OMVs in biofilm dispersion, virulence, and pathogenesis.

Applied projects in skincare and oral microbiology. Skincare projects, in collaboration with microBELLA Cosmetics, are investigating the potential for prebiotic compounds to foster healthy skin microbiomes. Oral health projects are focused on testing compounds to improve treatments for oral health diseases such as gingivitis.