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    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Microbiology & Cell Science

    Eric W. Triplett

    Professor and Chair

    • Teaching Interests
      • MCB 4320C - The Microbiome (undergraduate level) - spring
      • MCB 6670C - The Microbiome (graduate level) - spring
      • MCB 7922 - Journal Colloquy (graduate level) - fall and spring
    • Education
      • B.S. (1976) Rutgers University, Cook College, New Brunswick, NJ
      • M.S. (1978) University of Maryland, College Park
      • Ph.D. (1981) University of Missouri, Columbia
      • Postdoctoral (1981-1982) University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • Description of Research

      The overall goal of the Triplett lab is to determine the drivers of microbial diversity in a wide range of environments. 

      Current interests include: 1) the role of bacteria in the onset of autoimmune diseases; 2) bacteria as players in premature birth; 3) distribution of diazotrophs in natural ecosystems; 4) understanding the physiology of Liberibacter for the control of citrus greening disease; and 5) antimicrobial resistance in agroecosystems.

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    Contact Information

    ewt@ufl.edu

    352-392-5430

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    Rm. # 1248
    Microbiology Building 981

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    P.O. Box 110700 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180
    (352) 392-1906

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