Carl B
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at University of California Davis (UCD)
Expertise
Microbiology and Public Health
Bio
Hi! My research experience centers on clinical, veterinary, and public health microbiology with a focus on antibiotic resistance and dairy cow microbiomes. I work in public health doing next generation sequencing on food borne pathogens to prevent outbreaks. I've also used statistics and bioinformatics in previous research and have taught at the middle school to the undergraduate level. I'm a big tennis and F1 fan and enjoy cooking. As a microbiologist, I enjoy learning the science behind some of my favorite foods (yes, chocolate is a fermented food!). I also like to travel when I can.Project ideas
Gen Z and Microbiology
Inspired by a wild TikTok one of my students mentioned, this project would create a podcast or other media focusing on current topics in popular culture and their unlikely intersection with Microbiology. You'll get experience connecting everyday life with groundbreaking microbiology research or interesting historical connections rooted in science!
Microbiology in your community
Microbiology is everywhere- from the city to the country side. Learn how to research microbiological issues in your neck of the woods and see if you can develop innovative ideas on how to tackle issues the impact you and your community. This is more of a literature review on topics that you find interesting and connect to microbiology e.g. antimicrobial resistance, bioremediation, sustainable engineering, and so much more!