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Ann Stevens

Professor
  • Department of Biological Sciences
  • College of Science

Synopsis:

Dr. Ann Stevens’ research is in the field of bacterial-host interactions with an emphasis on cell-cell communication.

Description:

Research interests include: bacterial-host interactions; cell-cell communication; molecular microbiology; emphasis on bacterial environmental sensing and gene regulation, including quorum sensing; virulence of the corn pathogen Pantoea stewartii and the human foodborne pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus; beneficial roles of bacteria in aquaculture.