A
multifaceted research program on microbial genomics and biodefense
currently focuses on the following areas of interest:
(1) characterization of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases using
functional genomic and proteomic approaches with an aim to
develop microbial catalysts capable of detoxifying environmentally
recalcitrant hazardous chemicals;
(2) molecular diagnostics research on pathogenic microorganisms
such as Mycobacteria and Pseudomonads associated with respiratory
illnesses in occupational environments;
(3) research on understanding the in vitro and in vivo molecular
and cellular events underlying respiratory pathogenesis due
to indoor molds and bacteria and their toxins (mycotoxins
and endotoxins) and allergens;
(4) microbial forensics and biodefense research involving
genomics and proteomics for multiplex detection and strain
identification of bacterial and viral biothreat agents.
Faculty performing research in this field:
Jagjit Yadav
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