Research
Research in the Pamer Lab focuses on interactions between pathogenic
and beneficial bacteria and their mammalian hosts.
Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Listeria monocytogenes
VRE is an antibiotic-resistant pathogen that commonly causes bloodstream infections in patients undergoing complex medical treatments. Read more
Klebsiella pneumoniae and antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family are particularly problematic. Read more
Clostridioides difficile
Clostridioides difficile is a major cause of intestinal infection and diarrhea in individuals following antibiotic treatment. Read more
Collaborative Clinical Microbiome Studies
Our laboratory has worked closely with clinical groups to investigate the role of the microbiota in clinical outcomes. Read more