Group Leader, Department of Genetics
Ashraf Zarkan aims to understand and combat bacterial biofilms and antibiotic persisters, using E. coli as a model organism. Learn more about Ashraf's research.
Research AreasBacterial infections
Antibiotic resistance
UTIs
Biofilms
Persisters
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TechniquesBacterial genetic manipulation
Antibiotic susceptibility
Biofilm assays (end-point and real time)
Single cell bacterial assays (microfluidics)
Fluorescence based detection of bacterial membrane potential
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Areas for CollaborationUtilising fluorescent-based sensor
of bacterial membrane potential |