Research/Areas of Interest:

Vibrio cholerae interacts with both phages and the gut microbiota. My research focuses on understanding how the acquisition of several antiphage defense systems increases the success of the current cholera pandemic strain. I am also interested in understanding the interactions of V. cholerae with special gut bacterial species that could influence the disease outcomes of human patients.

Education

BS, Agronomy, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

MS, Plant Production & Farming System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

PhD, Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA