Ryan Kenton | University of Portland

Ryan Kenton

photo of Ryan KentonMy research revolves around the human bacterial pathogen Vibrio vulnificus and its close relatives.  Specifically, in my lab, we study how it steals iron from a host, how it expels antibiotics, and where it is located out in the wild.

Students conducting this research:

  • Collaborate in a research team that will develop new molecular approaches to better understand how environmental conditions influence the dynamics of harmful bacteria blooms
  • Learn to safely work with human pathogens and create an assortment of genetic mutations
  • Should have ideally completed Microbiology Lecture and Lab, and General Chemistry
  • Spend 3-6 hrs/wk during the year and 35-40 hrs/wk during the summer in the Microbiology Lab or out in the field harvesting samples

Fun fact: While Dr. K won’t be singing in front of you, he is always happy to dance in the annual UP Luau! 

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