JENNINGS LAB
The Jennings Lab
Multidrug-resistant bacterial infections
are a global public health threat.
Our research aims to change that.
The Jennings Lab studies bacterial factors that impact infection outcomes. Our research has two primary focus areas: 1) Unraveling the influence of biofilm polysaccharides on pathogenesis and vaccine escape, and 2) Epigenetics and programmed heterogeneity in drug-resistant bacteria. Our goal is to leverage insights from these areas to develop innovative approaches to combat bacterial infections.
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Laura K. Jennings, PhD (she/her) is a microbiology research professor
in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Montana
and affiliate of the Center for Translational Medicine.
My Story
Current Position:
Microbiology Research Professor, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Montana
Faculty Affiliate, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana
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Courses Taught:
BIOM 410 Microbial Genetics
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Education:
Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology, University of Washington
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cornell University
BS in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Montana State University
Research
Impact of DNA methylation on phenotypic heterogeneity in drug-resistant bacteria.
Optimization of a polysaccharide vaccine to prevent or treat bacterial infections.
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