Scott A. Rice

Mixed-species interactions constrain diversification and shape biofilm evolution

This study evolves three bacterial species in single- and mixed-species biofilms, showing mixed-species interactions constrain diversification while promoting specific adaptive mutations.

A model, mixed-species urinary catheter biofilm derived from spinal cord injury patients

This study develops a mixed-species urinary catheter biofilm model from spinal cord injury patients to better understand and treat catheter-associated infections.

Antimicrobial mechanism of in-situ plasma activated water treatment of pathogenic Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

This study investigates how plasma-activated water inactivates biofilms of E. coli and S. aureus by disrupting their matrix and membrane, leading to increased ROS/RNS and reduced biomass.

Decoding scalp health and microbiome dysbiosis in dandruff

The paper investigates the scalp microbiome in healthy individuals and those with dandruff, identifying propionic acid's role in microbiome balance and its implications for scalp health.

Machine-learning based detection of adventitious microbes in T-cell therapy cultures using long read sequencing

This paper develops a machine learning approach using long-read sequencing to rapidly detect microbial contaminants in T-cell therapy cultures at low abundance.

Cyclic-di-GMP is required for corneal infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and modulates host immunity

This study shows that c-di-GMP is essential for Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation in vivo and impairs host immunity during corneal infection.