Prof. Janelle Renee Thompson

Professor Thompson's research is in understanding the relationship between the structure of microbial communities and their function. She is employing the tools of molecular biology, genomics, and genetics to identify the components of microbial communities, and to study their dynamics, interactions, and organization. Linking the activities of microbes to their genomic content and population structure is a critical step towards manipulating microbial systems for human benefit, be it pollution degradation or protection against pathogens.