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Amy K. Schmid is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University. Her research focuses on understanding how microbial cells make decisions in response to environmental cues, particularly on the networks of molecules that allow free-living microbial cells to interact. Her lab explores how these networks govern cellular decision-making, especially under optimal growth conditions and in response to stress that may require damage repair mechanisms. Schmid has a particular interest in studying microbial stress responses in extremophiles, specifically organisms from the domain Archaea, exemplifying survival strategies under multiple stressors. Her work has implications for understanding the adaptability of microbes in diverse environments, influencing fields such as molecular biology and ecology. Additionally, she has numerous publications highlighting her contributions to the understanding of transcription factors and regulatory networks in archaea and their evolutionary significance.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Leading research in microbial decision-making and gene regulatory networks.
Duke Initiative for Science & Society • Durham, NC
Engaging in interdisciplinary research and education at the intersection of science and society.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)