Graduate Research Projects in Dr. Alm's Lab

Fitness assessment of sand versus intestinal isolates of Escherichia coli to the beach sand environment/ William D. Sadler. Completed 2011.

Transfer of antibiotic resistance among Eschericha coli in beach sand/ Erica Francis. Completed 2010.

Potential human pathogens in Lake Huron beach sand/ AJ Matthews. Completed 2009.

Development of rapid surveillance methods for avian influenza viruses in Michigan migratory birds/ Erica Clark. Completed 2009.

Effects of wastewater treatment on antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli/ Mohamed Elsunni. Completed 2007.

A comprehensive review of the phylogenetic relationship between Escherichia coli and Shigella spp. And an examination of environmental detection approaches./ Kelly Schupach. Completed 2006.

Sources of Escherichia coli Contamination in the Black River Watershed Determined by Screening Antibiotic Resistance Patterns/ Lisa VanOmmeren. Completed 2003.

Characterization of pathogenic bacteria in an inland, recirculating seawater shrimp farm/ Becky Defrees. Completed 2002.

The Distribution and Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance in Aeromonas in Central Michigan Water/ Jeff Gildow. Completed 2001.

Degradation of Chlorinated Chemicals by Naturally-Occurring Microorganisms from Saginaw Bay, Michigan/ Ernie Riley. Completed 1999.

Microbial Ecology of a TCE Contaminated Aquifer Undergoing Intrinsic Bioremediation, at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan/ Toby West. Completed 1999.

 

* All projects are under the direction of Dr. E. Alm.