CHAUTAUQUA Lecture, Thurs. Sept. 24: Jack Gilbert on the "Invisible Influence of the Microbiome"
Dr. Jack Gilbert of the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory will present his research into microbial communities at his Chautauqua lecture, “What if We Can Use Bacteria to Make Hospitals Healthier? The Invisible Influence of the Microbiome,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 PM in O'Donnell Hall of the Whitlock Building.
Free and Open to the Public. Attendance slips will be provided for students.
Dr. Gilbert’s research (leading to over 150 publications) focuses on the ecology, evolution and metabolic dynamics of microbial ecosystems from myriad environments including built environments, oceans, rivers, soils, air, plants, animals and humans. Gilbert is founder of the Earth Microbiome Project and Principal Investigator with the Hospital Microbiome Project.
Sponsored by the Bridge Scholar Program, College of Health Sciences, Dept. of Biology, and the Honors Program.
Event Date: September 24 7:30 PM Location: O'Donnell Hall, Whitlock Building Cost: Free
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