Heather Felgate

This study analyzes the population genomics of Staphylococcus haemolyticus to understand its transition from commensal to pathogenic states.

This study identifies staphylopine as essential for Staphylococcus epidermidis survival in human synovial fluid using transposon mutagenesis and RNAseq.

This study identifies Staphylococcus haemolyticus as a common gut colonizer in preterm infants and reveals its role as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes through genomic analysis.

This study identifies distinct biofilm formation mechanisms in multiple Staphylococcus species, showing independent evolution of biofilm pathways through different protein domains.

This study shows Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis can evolve tolerance to biocides like chlorhexidine and octenidine, with FakA playing a key role in this adaptation.

This study characterizes neonatal Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A isolates and compares them with non-NRCS-A isolates from neonates and adults, identifying genetic and phenotypic traits associated with their success in NICUs.