Texas A&M University-College Station · BiologyC. difficile Resistance Lab
Julian G Hurdle · College Station, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Julian G. Hurdle's lab focuses on understanding the increasing resistance of Clostridium difficile to antibiotics, particularly vancomycin. Their research aims to uncover the genetic changes in these bacteria that lead to treatment failures in patients. The lab uses clinical studies and genetic analyses to improve treatment strategies and ultimately contribute to better health outcomes for patients suffering from C. difficile infections.
Clostridium difficileantibiotic resistancevancomycinmetronidazole resistanceepidemiologyclinical outcomesgenetic characterizationinfectiontreatment options
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how vancomycin-resistant Clostridium difficile affects clinical outcomes.
AIM 02Characterize genetic variations in C. difficile that lead to treatment failures.
AIM 03Explore alternative antibiotic strategies for treating C. difficile infections.
Skills the Lab Values
PCRcell cultureanimal modelsgenetic sequencingbioinformaticsepidemiologic researchclinical data analysismolecular validationantibiotic susceptibility testing
Output against the department
Publications82bottom 25% of dept.773rd of 1,033
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Citations3.6kbottom 27% of dept.754th of 1,033
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