We are a Group of

Enthusiastic Scientists!

Whose aim is to understand the principles and mechanisms that guide bacterial intra / interspecies interactions in multicellular groups and their impact on mechanics, physiology and ecology of bacterial biofilms.

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The recent emphasis is on the role of quorum sensing and kin discrimination and the impact of these behaviours in heterogenous groups on associations and segregations of genotypes, gene transfer and production of secreted products (enzymes, polysacharides, toxins/antibiotics).

We use environmental isolates of Bacillus as model organisms and apply a broad set of methodologies (cultivation of microbes, strain engineering, confocal microscopy, fluorimeter based analyses, rheology, cell sorting, microfluidics and other analytical methods) to study their interactions.

Recent interest also include interactions between Bacillus isolates and plants (e.g. Arabidopsis, tomato, potato) and between potential probiotic (Bacillus) and a pathogen (e.g. Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella Typhimurium).

Research

In the last 20 years, our team collectively contributed to the field of microbial ecology and physiology of bacteria. Learn more about our research program group and specific research projects

 

Research program microbiology and Biotechnology of food and environment

Microbial interactions as a basis for bio-control of Campylobacter jejuni

Mechanisms and consequences of Bacillus-Salmonella interactions in biofilms

Development of microflow systems for bacterial cell analysis, selection and application

Horizon2020 - Chair Of Micro Process Engineering and Technology – COMPETE

Investigations of cell-cell communications in multi cellular groups composed of different Bacillus isolates

The role of social and genetic kin discrimination on B. subtilis interactions

Investigations of bacterial social interactions in biotechnologically and medically important microbial biofilms

Metagenomics for bioexploration and biomining of bacterial laccases for a sustainable environment

Ecology of social interactions in Bacillus subtilis

 

“ The New Approach to Microbiology.”

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to learn more about bacterial social interactions, their ecology and application of this knowledge in biotechnology.

Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, our newest equipment and the expertise of our enthusiastic team can make all the difference.

 
 
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Bachelor, Master & Doctoral Study Programme in Biosciences.

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Take a 30-minute tour of our lab to help you decide if you will pursue our studies. You’ll have the opportunity to try our equipment, observe classes, and get direct answers to all of your questions.

Meet our Team