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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