Molecular Ecology of Waterborne Microbes

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Canadian water sources for drinking and agriculture are threatened by waterborne bacterial *pathogens including Escherichia coli O157:H7, Campylobacter jejuni, and Salmonella species. *It is important to understand the molecular mechanisms by which waterborne bacteria survive *and persist in the diverse environmental conditions. Dr. Tao Dong's research employs cutting-*edge systems biology approaches to investigate inter-species interaction and key gene *functions required for niche-specific adaptation. In addition, Dr. Dong will develop biological tools *to control the prevalence and transmission of waterborne pathogens in the environment.