Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Anti-phage defense as a driver of molecular innovation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)Bacteriophages, or phages for short, pose a near-constant threat to the bacteria they infect. Billions of years of conflict has been a catalyzing force for the creation of bacterial defense systems and corresponding phage ... -
Shaping Function Through Space: The Role of Spatial Organization in Microbial Communities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-09)Spatial organization plays a critical role in microbial community function, influencing how cells exchange metabolites, coordinate behavior, and compete for resources. This thesis investigates the consequences of spatial ... -
Developing Methods for Enhanced Measurement of DNA Single-Strand Breaks and Somatic Variants
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-02)Maintenance and repair of DNA are essential for proper cellular functioning and preventing the emergence of disease states. As cells divide, mutations accumulate in the genome which contributes to aging phenotypes and can ...
