Namrata Deka

Namrata Deka.

Namrata Deka

Namrata Deka

BS ’16, Microbiology, Gargi College, University of Delhi, India
MS '18, Microbiology, Pondicherry University, India

Thesis Title

TBD

Research Publications Overview

Research Description

My research focuses on studying the phenotypic and genotypic changes in Proteus mirabilis during Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) in long-term nursing home patients. We recently carried out a longitudinal study of urine colonization in catheterized nursing home residents where urine samples were collected and cultured to study colonization of common uropathogens like E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, P.mirabilis, and others. I aim to elucidate the genetic changes and related phenotypes of P. mirabilis that aid in prolonged colonization and persistence in CAUTI patients.

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Doctoral Program