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Aimee L. Brauer

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Organism:human· 3 Approach:statistical model· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1

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Chondroitin sulfate degradation bolsters Proteus mirabilis growth and colonization of the catheterized urinary tract

Benjamin C. Hunt, Vitus Brix, Namrata Deka, Brian S. Learman, Aimee L. Brauer, Braden M. Shipman, Nicole J. De Nisco, Chelsie E. Armbruster

This study shows that Proteus mirabilis uses chondroitin sulfate degradation to support growth and colonization in catheterized urinary tract infections.

Infection and Immunity · Sep 2, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Optimized Urine Metagenomic Methods Reveal Longitudinal Microbial Community Dynamics and Predictors of Transition from Asymptomatic Colonization to CAUTI

Namrata Deka, Erin M. Nawrocki, Aimee L. Brauer, Saptarshi Chakraborty, Vaughn S. Cooper, Chelsie E. Armbruster

This study uses optimized urine metagenomic methods to analyze microbial community dynamics in catheterized patients and identifies predictors of transition from asymptomatic colonization to CAUTI.

bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology

Pangenome Analysis of Proteus mirabilis Reveals Lineage-Specific Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles and Discordant Genotype-Phenotype Correlations

Namrata Deka, Aimee L. Brauer, Katherine Connerton, Blake Hanson, Jennifer N. Walker, Chelsie E. Armbruster

This study analyzes the pangenome of Proteus mirabilis to reveal lineage-specific antimicrobial resistance profiles and discordant genotype-phenotype correlations across 1,027 genomes.

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · May 29, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Contribution of Three tRNA Modification Enzymes to Proteus mirabilis Fitness and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Vitus Brix, Benjamin C. Hunt, Brian S. Learman, Aimee L. Brauer, Chelsie E. Armbruster

This study investigates the role of DusA, DusB, and DusC enzymes in Proteus mirabilis, showing DusB is critical for fitness, biofilm formation, and virulence in urinary tract infections.

Infection and Immunity · Apr 27, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Function and contribution of two putative Enterococcus faecalis glycosaminoglycan degrading enzymes to bacteremia and catheter-associated urinary tract infection

Alexandra O. Johnson, Braden M. Shipman, Benjamin C. Hunt, Brian S. Learman, Aimee L. Brauer, Serena P. Zhou, Rachael Hageman Blair, Nicole J. De Nisco, Chelsie E. Armbruster

This study shows that two putative hyaluronidases in E. faecalis contribute to its pathogenesis in urinary tract infections and bloodstream infections.

Infection and Immunity · Jun 6, 2024Peer-reviewedMicrobiology