Microbiology Program
Microbiology Program
Microbiology Program
Microbiology Program
Microbiology Program
The Doctoral Program in Microbiology provides advanced training and education for students with the desire and ability to thrive in a stimulating, research-oriented graduate program leading to careers in science in the academic, governmental, or private sectors.
MICROBIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM STUDENT HIGHLIGHT
Alyx Job, PhD Candidate, Doran Lab
Alyx Job is a 5th year PhD candidate in the lab of Dr. Kelly Doran. The Doran lab studies Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a Gram-positive pathobiont that commonly colonizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal tract but can cause sepsis and pneumonia in newborns. GBS is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis and is increasingly associated with diabetic wound infections. Alyx’s thesis work focuses on the interaction between two bacterial species- GBS and Enterococcus faecalis in the female reproductive tract and diabetic wound environments. Alyx is interested in how these bacteria interact, and if these interactions result in synergy, antagonism, or something in between.
Alyx received an award for “Best Talk” at the Streptococcal Biology GRS meeting in 2024. She published her first paper on her thesis work in August 2024 “A Group B Streptococcal type VII secreted LXG toxin Mediates Interbacterial competition and colonization of the murine female genital tract”(link to article here)
When not in the lab, Alyx loves hiking and camping in the mountains with her partner. Alyx has two cats, Coco and Maya (aka Cuckoo Cat and Grumbles), and loves spending time with them. After a long day in the lab, Alyx can be frequently found baking or playing video games to unwind!
One piece of advice Alyx wants to give new graduate students is that while it’s easy to get caught up in experiments and work extra time in the lab, it’s important to remember to take time for yourself. If you're staying late or considering coming into lab on the weekend, ask yourself "will this really save me time in the long run, or can this be done tomorrow?".
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