Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Timothy Jung

Mechanisms of Antibiotic Tolerance in Ocular Infections

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly adaptable and opportunistic bacterium that is a one of the leading causes of bacterial ocular infections, which may result in irreversible vision loss. Although these infections are typically treated with antibiotic eye drops, P. aeruginosa has been proven to be resistant to these treatments and clinical outcomes are not always successful. This project aims to investigate the mechanisms of P. aeruginosa infection and persistence within the eye, with a focus on how the bacterium survives despite antibiotic treatment. Ultimately, this work seeks to improve our understanding of P. aeruginosa pathogenesis and contribute to the development of more effective therapeutic strategies.

Message To Sponsor

Thank you to all the donors that have supported our research during the summer. The research done from undergrads is often unseen but vital. So having this program and donors who recognize the work we put in really pushes us to continue our work. Thank you!