The Microbial Ecophysiology Lab focuses on understanding the regulation of cellular processes in methanogenic archaea and their actual role in free-living environments and host-associated microbiomes. Why? Because currently archaea diversity is analyzed principally at the (meta)-genomic level, providing valuable information on their metabolic and ecological potential; however, a comprehensive understanding of their physiology and regulation is necessary.
Our fantastic team uses omics analysis combined with detailed functional characterization of proteins, cofactors, and metabolites to further our understanding of the regulation of cellular processes and ultrastructure in archaea, as well as their ability to interact with other organisms and survive under stress conditions.
Through this comprehensive approach, our team works on topics with ecological, biomedical, biotechnological and astrobiological applications (e.g., production of unusual proteins and metabolites, drug resistance and detoxification, and mitigation of global warming through carbon sequestration), as well as strategies of microbial isolation, Metabolic Pathway Engineering, Metabolic Modeling and Protein Directed Evolution.
Have you noticed that some labs generate a lot of waste that is not recyclable? Our goal is to run an eco-friendly lab, where all members use strategies to reduce waste, reuse materials and limit the use of plastics, dyes and non-recyclable material (when possible). This strategy will help us reduce costs and have less negative impact on the environment.
Interested in joining the lab or collaborating with us? Please contact us!
Lab members (Spring 2024)
Upcoming MCB Events
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Apr
30
MCB Dissertation Defense: Amanda DelVichio 1:00pm
MCB Dissertation Defense: Amanda DelVichio
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
01:00 PM
ESB 121
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Connecticut
Announces the
Oral Dissertation Defense for the Doctoral Degree
Amanda DelVichio
B.S. University of Dubuque
Tendon-Like Cells of the Intermuscular Fascia are Causal Cells of Heterotopic Ossification in a Mouse Model of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
1:00 PM
ESB 121
Major Advisor: David Goldhamer
Associate Advisor: Charles Giardina
Associate Advisor: Kenneth Campellone
Examiner: Michael O’Neill
Examiner: Akiko Nishiyama
Link to Current Draft of Dissertation
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May
2
MCB Related Proposal: Sarah Pasqualetti 11:00am
MCB Related Proposal: Sarah Pasqualetti
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
11:00 AM
BPB 201
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Connecticut
Announces the
Related Proposal for the Doctoral Degree
Sarah Pasqualetti
B.S. University of Connecticut
Microbes and their Interactions within the Gasterosteus aculeatusMicrobiome that Contribute to Plastic Degrading Potential
Thursday, May 2, 2024
11:00 AM
BPB 201
Major Advisor: Dr. Kat Milligan-McClellan
Associate Advisor: Dr. Spencer Nyholm
Associate Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Klassen
Associate Advisor: Dr. Jess Brandt
Associate Advisor: Dr. Leslie ShorContact Information:
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May
2
MCB Grad Student Networking Event: Coffee & Cookies with Vikki and Chelsea 1:00pm
MCB Grad Student Networking Event: Coffee & Cookies with Vikki and Chelsea
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
ESB 121
All MCB Grad students are invited to mingle and build connections!
Please bring a tray of your favorite cookies if you are able!
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May
3
CANCELED: MCB Faculty Meeting 1:30pm
CANCELED: MCB Faculty Meeting
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
TLS 263
MCB Faculty Meeting
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May
5
Biology Commencement Reception 3:30pm
Biology Commencement Reception
Sunday, May 5th, 2024
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
BPB Lobby
All graduating seniors in biology and their families are invited to join us for an award ceremony to celebrate the achievements of seniors in the biological sciences, talk with teachers and advisors, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres before the commencement ceremony.
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Phone: | (860) 486-8960 |
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E-mail: | geo_santiagom@uconn.edu |
Address: | 91 N. Eagleville Rd Unit 3125 Storrs, CT 06269-3125 |
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