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M.S. Thesis Defense Seminar of Aundre Jackson

Murray 3204 Murray Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

To what extent does V. fischeri use T6SS weapons to invade an already colonized territory? Competition among co-occurring bacteria can change the composition and role of a microbial community. However, there is little known about the molecular mechanisms that influence … Read more

Ph.D. Proposal Defense Seminar of Emma Dempsey

IMS 222 3431 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC, United States

Assessing Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance from Human Associated Discharge: A One Health Approach  Aquatic environments that receive input from human associated sources such as wastewater discharge and agricultural runoff may act as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistant bacteria (ARB) and genes … Read more

M.S. Thesis Defense Seminar of Emily Speciale

Murray 3204 Murray Hall, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The gene expression of mixotrophic phytoplankton under iron-limited upwelling conditions Mixotrophs, defined as phytoplankton capable of both phototrophy and heterotrophy, are an emerging topic of interest due to their possible impacts on ocean food webs and carbon cycling. As climate … Read more