Marx-Udekwu Joint Lab
Two PIs with synergistic interests in microbiology
Limitless Possibilities of a being a part of a joint Lab
Phenotypic Heterogeneity
We explore the physiology and evolutionary consequences of genetically identical cells having vastly different phenotypes, some of which are remembered across generations.
Math
We both really like to combine empirical data with modeling in order to generate quantitative, testable hypotheses.
Real World
Both of us have experience in applying our interests to medical or biotechnological applications.
We focus on
Scale across multiple levels of biological organization
We believe in doing Rigorous research
Quantitative data integrated with computational models
Driven by fundamental questions
Current Research
What enables Lamarckian inheritance of phenotypes and how does this impact Darwinian evolution?
Can disturbance be used to enable invasion of new members into an established community?
How much does rapid evolution impact ecological assembly of communities?
How does community composition and function affect the efficacy of antibiotics?
Does toxicity underlie heterogeneity and thresholds in fitness landscapes?
How can we identify and model functional units – guilds – in natural communities?
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