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Department of Biology and Marine Biology |
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The mission of the Kiser Microbiology Lab is to provide research opportunities and applied learning experiences for undergraduate students to develop their information literacy, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. Students explore relevant issues in medical microbiology by investigating antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-producing microbes. Students are required to take my introductory research course, BIOL 319: Antibiotic Discovery, before participating in DIS/Honors research in my lab. In BIOL 319, students become acclimated to the lab environment by learning how to isolate and identify novel antibiotic-producing bacteria from soil and water samples. Antibiotic activity is tested against ESKAPE pathogens (bacteria from healthcare settings known to develop antibiotic resistance). DIS/Honors students can then choose to continue doing antibiotic discovery research, studying antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, or becoming involved in other projects that may arise in the future. |
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Kevin B. Kiser, Ph.D. Osprey Hall 2020C (910) 962-2698 |
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KISER MICROBIOLOGY LAB
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EST. 2012 |
