List of works
Poster
Biocides Effective Against Lipid- Dependent Yeast and Dermatophytic Molds Associated with Human Skin
Date presented 04/20/2023
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 04/20/2023, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
The objective of our study is to test the effectiveness of biocides in inhibiting human-skin-associated yeasts and filamentous molds. These biocides are commonly found in skincare products that are marketed for eradicating the skin conditions associated with these microbes.
Poster
Screening Lipid-Dependent Yeasts for Microbial Biological Surfactants
Date presented 04/20/2023
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 04/20/2023, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Biologically produced “surface-active agents" – commonly termed “biosurfactants” – have applications in environmental bioremediation of oil spills and numerous industrial applications, e.g., microbially enhanced oil recovery [MEOR], paints, cosmetics, and birth control. Microbial biosurfactants are amphipathic molecules biosynthesized by microbes such as yeasts or bacteria. One poorly investigated category of microorganisms for biosurfactant activities is lipid-dependent yeasts that are symbiotic on human skin. Because lipids in skin oil are hydrophobic, their efficient use as a C-source likely requires a surfactant. Therefore, lipid-dependent yeasts are promising candidates for surfactant-producing microbes.
Poster
Date presented 04/20/2023
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 04/20/2023, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
The goal of this project was to determine if skin characteristics, such as skin type and history of skin ailments, were correlated with the presence of lipid-dependent yeast. We focused on areas of human skin that have high-lipid concentrations, such as the forehead/hairline and nasal fold regions, to maximize the potential of growth.
Though this project drew from several published papers, the specific combination of sampling and isolation methods were unique. The research performed will provide an updated source for those seeking more information on human-associated lipophilic yeasts.
Poster
Assessment of Mask Efficacy using Escherichia coli Bacteriophage T4 as a Surrogate for SARS-CoV-2
Date presented 2022
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 2022, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Poster
Date presented 2022
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 2022, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Poster
Date presented 2022
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 2022, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Poster
Sequencing Fungal Nitrogen Assimilatory Genes in the Rice Rhizosphere
Date presented 2022
Student Scholar Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase, 2022, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida
Conference presentation
Profiles of pollutants impacting Bayou Texar, Pensacola, FL
Date presented 2004
SETAC (4th) World Congress and 25th Annual North America , 11/14/2004–11/18/2004, Portland, Oregon, USA