Area of research
Food Science · Endocrinology
Research interest
Research interests include Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology, Escherichia coli research studies, Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria, and Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety.
The Type 6 Secretion System (T6SS) plays a role in the pathogenesis of strain NMEC15.
Complete genomes of 21 avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> isolated from colibacillosis cases in Georgia poultry.
Using
<i>in vitro</i>
,
<i>in vivo</i>
, and histopathological analyses to characterize the pathogenicity of novel APEC strains collected from colibacillosis cases from Georgia poultry populations
Longitudinal analysis of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) serogroups and pathotypes from avian colibacillosis in Georgia: A continued investigation - year 2 analysis.
Longitudinal study of avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) serogroups associated with disease in Georgia poultry using molecular serology and virulence gene analysis.
Whole-genome analysis of five <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains isolated from focal duodenal necrosis in laying hens reveals genetic similarities to the <i>E. coli</i> O25:H4 ST131 strain.
Assessing the Efficacy of Oregano, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Citric Acid in Water as a Treatment for Spotty Liver Disease Caused by <i>Campylobacter hepaticus</i> in Challenged SPF Laying Hens.
The pathogenicity traits of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli O25-ST131 associated with avian colibacillosis in Georgia poultry and their genotypic and phenotypic overlap with other extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli.
Comprehensive assessment of four different molecular genotyping panels to characterize avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) for epidemiological studies.
Complete genomes of five <i>Escherichia coli</i> isolated from focal duodenal necrosis lesions of layer chickens.
Salmonella spp. in poultry production-A review of the role of interventions along the production continuum.
Evaluation of immunogenicity and efficacy of the enterobactin conjugate vaccine in protecting chickens from colibacillosis.
Comparative genomic analysis of <i>Campylobacter hepaticus</i> genomes associated with spotty liver disease, Georgia, United States.
<i>Campylobacter hepaticus</i> in the Production Environment and Stagnant Water as a Potential Source of <i>C. hepaticus</i> Causing Spotty Liver Disease in Free-Range Laying Hens in Georgia, United States.
Assessment of an Enterobactin Conjugate Vaccine in Layers to Protect Their Offspring from Colibacillosis.
Laser Capture Microdissection, Culture Analysis, and Bacterial Sequencing to Evaluate the Microbiota of Focal Duodenal Necrosis in Egg Layers.
Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter hepaticus RBCL71delta, Associated with Spotty Liver Disease in Organic Pasture-Raised Laying Hens in Georgia, USA.
Identification of novel genes involved in the biofilm formation process of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC).
Nucleotide receptors mediate protection against neonatal sepsis and meningitis caused by alpha-hemolysin expressing Escherichia coli K1.
Characterizing avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) from colibacillosis cases, 2018.
Effect of Feeding a Postbiotic Derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation as a Preharvest Food Safety Hurdle for Reducing Salmonella Enteritidis in the Ceca of Layer Pullets.
<i>mcr-1</i> Identified in Fecal <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Avian Pathogenic <i>E. coli</i> (APEC) From Brazil.
Isolation and characterization of Escherichia albertii in poultry at the pre-harvest level.
Evaluation of the Immunogenic Response of a Novel Enterobactin Conjugate Vaccine in Chickens for the Production of Enterobactin-Specific Egg Yolk Antibodies.
Citrate utilization under anaerobic environment in Escherichia coli is under direct control of Fnr and indirect control of ArcA and Fnr via CitA-CitB system.
Characterizing the Type 6 Secretion System (T6SS) and its role in the virulence of avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> strain APECO18.
Comparison of Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in <i>Salmonella</i> spp. from Swine Upon Arrival and Postslaughter at the Abattoir.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Neonatal Meningitis Escherichia coli Serotype O18:K1 Strain NMEC15.
Editorial: Resistance and Tolerance in Food-Borne Pathogens: Mechanisms, Public Health Impact, and Control Measures.
Characterization of Avian Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) Associated With Turkey Cellulitis in Iowa.