Projects
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
Preliminary evidence suggests that there are common microbial clades which link to the presence of neurodegenerative disease (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's in humans) and associate with decreased cognitive performance in mice. Surprisingly, some microbial features tend to associate with improved cognitive function despite the presence or absence of a neurodegenerative condition.
Canine Hologenomes Project
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
The Canine Hologenomes Project project will seek to determine the microbiome's association with the canine genetic diversity, and how domestication has changed microbial associations. Our goal is to create a platform for identification of identification of translational models of human diseases in canines. Funding anticipated for Fall of 2024. More coming soon.
Honey Bee Pangenomes Project
Linking Microbiome to Neurodegenerative Disease in Humans
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
The Honey Bee Pangenome Project will seek to determine the pangenomic content of the honey bee core microbiome. We will link pangenomic content to measures of disease resistance and behavior in honeybees. Funding anticipated for Fall of 2024. More coming soon.
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
The Engineering of Aquatic Microbiomes Project seeks to develop a model system whereby microbial communities may be 'reverse engineered' via top-down selection of host traits. In this manner, it may be possible to vertically transmit, or acquire new host traits through microbial acquisition. Funding Anticipated Fall of 2024. More coming soon.
Microbiome of Strength Project
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
Microbiome of Strength Project
Individuals respond differently to strength conditioning despite standardization of training program, sleep, and diet. The Microbiome of Strength Project hypothesizes that athletic performance my have a gut-muscle-liver axis. More coming soon. Actively seeking collaborations.
Wild Microbiomes Project
Reverse Engineering the Aquatic Microbiome
Microbiome of Strength Project
Wild Microbiomes are essential to understanding how the microbiome associates with the host within a natural context. We are interested in learning microbes which link to measures of health within ecosystems. Anticipated January 2024 for funded masters of Comparative Health Sciences Program at Oregon State. More coming soon.