Joy G. Waite-Cusic

This study examines how biosolids amendment affects soil microbiome, resistome, and pathogens in a greenhouse carrot cultivation experiment, finding increased ARGs and ESKAPE pathogens.

This study evaluates depuration efficacy in oyster species using non-pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus as a surrogate, finding it suitable for commercial validation with optimized temperature and duration.

The paper analyzes ESBL-producing E. coli genomes and wastewater metagenomes to understand antibiotic resistance gene distribution and co-occurrence in Oregon wastewater systems.