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Sampriti Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology. Her research involves understanding how bacteria utilize self-generated and environmentally-derived stimuli to control transitions in both individual and collective behaviors. The Mukherjee Lab employs techniques from bacterial genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, microfluidics, fluorescence microscopy, and genome-scale studies. The overarching goal is to comprehend the information encoded from various sensory inputs and its influence on the survival and behavior of bacteria in different niches, as well as its implications for biofilm dynamics and antibiotic resistance. Her work is crucial for designing synthetic strategies for biofilm manipulation and developing novel therapeutic interventions. Mukherjee has a PhD in Microbiology from Indiana University and has completed postdoctoral training at Princeton University. She has been awarded several prestigious grants and fellowships, including the NIH Pathway Independence Award and the Searle Scholars Program.
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