Frank R. DeLeo, Ph.D., Chief
Olivia Steele-Mortimer, Ph.D., Deputy Chief
The Laboratory of Bacteriology (LB) studies bacteria that cause important human infections, including intracellular and arthropod-borne bacterial pathogens. In addition, LB conducts research with antibiotic resistant bacteria listed as serious or urgent threats in the National Action Plan for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. The ultimate goal of our research is to identify novel or improved strategies to control bacterial diseases, including development of diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics. LB maintains a flexible laboratory infrastructure to permit analysis of emerging bacterial pathogens and/or those of special interest.
See the National Action Plan for Combating Antiobiotic-Resistant Bacteria.
Pathogens Studied (selected)
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Coxiella burnetii
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Francisella tularensis
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Rickettsia rickettsii
- Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Yersinia pestis
People
The Laboratory of Bacteriology includes the following principal investigators, staff scientists, and/or staff clinicians:
- Catharine (Katy) Bosio, Ph.D.
- Frank R. DeLeo, Ph.D.
- Ashley Groshong, Ph.D.
- David (Ted) Hackstadt, Ph.D.
- Carrie Mae Long, Ph.D.
- Michael Otto, Ph.D.
- Tais B. Saito, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D.
- Olivia Steele-Mortimer, Ph.D.
- Lucas Tirloni, Ph.D.