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Alm, Elizabeth
Professor
FACULTY
More about Elizabeth Alm
Publications & Presentations
Credentials, Certifications & Awards
Credentials, Certificates & Awards
University Excellence In Teaching Award, 2014
College of Science & Technology Outstanding Teaching Award, 2008
Education
- A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 1983
- M.S., Ball State University, 1986
- Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
- Postdoc, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992-1996
Research Interests
- Microbial Ecology and Environmental and Public Health Microbiology
Current research projects
Our lab applies microbiological and molecular techniques to the ecology of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment, especially aquatic environments. We want to understand sources and fates of pathogens in the environment. We have examined fecal indicator bacteria and antibiotic resistant bacteria at beaches, the ecology of E. coli in the extra-host environment, and avian influenza virus at migratory stopover sites. Current projects include wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2..
Courses Taught
- Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Conservation Medicine
- Vaccine Science