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Shannon Manning conducts laboratory studies focused on molecular epidemiology, evolutionary genetics, and infectious diseases, particularly those caused by diarrheagenic Escherichia coli and Streptococcus agalactiae. Utilizing molecular biology and epidemiological evolutionary methods, she addresses key questions related to the pathogenesis, emergence, virulence, and transmission of pathogens in human and animal populations. Her research encompasses investigations into Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 and S. agalactiae, alongside phylogenetic analysis and genomic data, leading to important epidemiological insights regarding specific strain types relevant to clinical illness. Current and future research initiatives are designed to enhance understanding of the genetic variation that contributes to the clinical manifestations of these infectious diseases.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology, focusing on the epidemiology of infectious diseases.
Department of Psychology