Modeling Antibacterial Resistance in The Environment
Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Environmental Engineering
Research Advisor
Oerther, Daniel B.
Advisor's Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance is an emerging threat to our health security. To maintain the current benefits of antibiotics, a steady development of new drugs needs to be developed. However, the high use of antibiotics in humans and animals is leading to increased pressure on bacteria to develop and spread resistant phenotypes. The goal of this research is to develop a model that models the selective pressure of bacteria to develop resistant phenotypes given a variety of emission sources and antibiotics. The data generated will have a possible use for policy-makers, businesses, and the public.
Biography
Dane Nguyen is a senior in environmental engineering at Missouri S&T. During his time as an undergraduate, he has worked on several projects such as antibacterial resistance modeling, and EQ Student Accelerator for plant phenotyping.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium
Presentation Date
16 Apr 2019, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Modeling Antibacterial Resistance in The Environment
Upper Atrium
Antibiotic resistance is an emerging threat to our health security. To maintain the current benefits of antibiotics, a steady development of new drugs needs to be developed. However, the high use of antibiotics in humans and animals is leading to increased pressure on bacteria to develop and spread resistant phenotypes. The goal of this research is to develop a model that models the selective pressure of bacteria to develop resistant phenotypes given a variety of emission sources and antibiotics. The data generated will have a possible use for policy-makers, businesses, and the public.
