Summary

Biofilms, known for its resiliency, have come forth as an attractive target for addressing persistent infectious diseases and biofouling problems. We study interactions of multi-species biofilms and engineer beneficial microbes to control deleterious biofilms.

We apply protein/genome engineering and synthetic biology tools for engineering beneficial microbes for use as a drug delivery vehicle and a drug synthesis factory. This will provide insights into novel strategies for controlling biofilm-associated problems in medical, environmental and food-related areas.