Dr. Tu Huynh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tu Anh Huynh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of bacterial stress responses, pathogenesis, and antibiotic resistance, with particular emphasis on the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes, which is a leading cause of foodborne illness and mortality. The research lab under his direction investigates the challenges of controlling Listeria growth and treating infections caused by this highly resilient bacterium. Due to its remarkable adaptability to stress conditions and the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains, understanding Listeria's fundamental processes is essential. Current projects include studying the roles of nucleotide messengers in Listeria's stress response and host adaptation, as well as investigating its pathogenesis in the gastrointestinal tract and discovering natural antimicrobials from food and environmental microbiota.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Food Science.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, Washington, USA

Completed postdoctoral research in Food Science.

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences