Anne Estes

Anne M. Estes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Towson University. Her integrative biology research examines host-microbe symbioses, particularly focusing on microbiome dynamics in insect models like dung beetles and olive flies. Current investigations explore how diet and antibiotics impact microbial community structure and function within digestive systems.

Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent attention to microbial ecology themes across diverse systems, including recent work on climate change microbiology and educational approaches. Genomic analyses feature prominently, with several studies sequencing and comparing symbiotic bacterial genomes to understand evolutionary relationships and functional adaptations.

Educational contributions include developing accessible microbiology teaching methods and curriculum resources for diverse learning environments.