Light Lab

The Light Lab investigates the basic biology of microbial biofilms in ways that inform a better understanding of how to address the problems that these biofilms can create and how to use biofilms to solve problems. The Light lab is part of the Binghamton Biofilm Research Center and works collaboratively with center members to do research in three main areas: a) environmental biofilms in the natural and built environment, including topics such as surface disinfection, bioremediation, managing biofilms in industrial processes, b) engineered systems in which biofilms are engineered to carry out a desired function, such as microbial fuel cells, biological  transformations, and natural product formation, and c) health such as development of novel anti-biofilm therapies, research on biofilm resistance and persistence, and using biofilms to mitigate or prevent disease.