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Applied and Environmental Microbiology (AEM)
Overview
The research directed by faculty within the Applied and Environmental
Microbiology (AEM) section concentrates on the use of traditional
and molecular techniques to explore environmental, industrial and medical
aspects of the occurrence and biological activity of microorganisms. The
inhibition of microbial processes by external agents in one main area
of focus.
The research makes full use of the state-of-the-art technologies available
in the Microscopy/Imaging Core
Facility and the DNA/Protein Core Facilities, within the Department
of Biology. Other advanced instrumentation (e.g flow cytometry/FACS, HPLC,
confocal microscopy) is housed within the laboratories of individual faculty
within the group, or in communal equipment rooms.
One principal aim of the group is to create an interactive and rewarding
research environment, in which researchers are given every opportunity
to develop valuable research skills and to excel in their chosen discipline.
The GSU Environmental Research Center (ERC) is also based within the AEM
group, and creates an interdisciplinary focus on environmental problems
such as bioremediation/biology effects, biofilms and indoor air quality.
The Center has developed rapidly through strong links with other Departments
at GSU, other Institutions and with Industry.
The AEM group also interacts closely with other groups within the Department
of Biology, particularly in relation to molecular and cell-biological
aspects of its research.
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Related pages
AEM Ph.D. Students
Environmental Research Center
Imaging Core Facility
More information
AEM faculty flyer
(pdf file)
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