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Christopher M. Waters is a professor at Michigan State University in the College of Natural Science, specializing in the fields of Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology. His research primarily focuses on the role of chemical signaling in bacterial pathogenesis, particularly in the human pathogen Vibrio cholerae. His laboratory investigates the messenger molecule cyclic di-GMP (c-di-GMP), which regulates biofilm formation and virulence factor expression in bacterial pathogens. Waters' research is pivotal in understanding how bacterial pathogens utilize chemical signals to adapt to their environment and how these mechanisms can be disrupted to develop new antimicrobial strategies. By identifying novel chemical compounds that interfere with c-di-GMP signaling, his work aims to pave the way for improved therapies against bacterial diseases. Additionally, he explores the connections between quorum sensing systems and c-di-GMP signaling, shedding light on their roles in the life cycle of V. cholerae.
Department of Psychology