The
Laboratory for Microbial Ecology (LME)
Von
Sigler, Ph.D.
The Laboratory for Microbial Ecology is dedicated to basic and applied environmental microbiology research with an emphasis on the environmental transmission of pathogens. Primary projects of LME personnel include:
(i) tracking Escherichia coli as an indicator of fecal pollution in Maumee Bay and associated creeks, ditches and rivers,
(ii) establishing the routes of transmission of Staphylococcus aureus between environmental reservoirs and humans, and
(iii) determining the fate, impact and transport of potentially pathogenic bacteria applied to agricultural lands in association with biosolids recycling.
In order to carry out these research projects, WE WORK WITH PATHOGENS. In addition to those described above, we also work with Salmonella, Enterococcus, Shigella spp., as well as unknowns potentially isolated from environmental matrices. Therefore, the LME operates under customized guidelines as well as those that define a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory. For everyone's safety, lab members and visitors must understand and adhere to each set of guidelines:
Active students and visiting scientists must all contribute to the effective operation of the laboratory. This responsibility includes maintaining proper levels of supplies and consumables. Therefore, if you are between protocols, waiting to go to your next class, or otherwise have nothing better to do, please take the time to replenish consumed supplies (i.e., read this)
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