Kimberly James

Kimberly James is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. and B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma.

Her research focuses on anaerobic microbial physiology and molecular biology, particularly investigating fermentative pathways in Staphylococcus aureus and Gram+ pathogens, as well as extremophilic anaerobic organisms like syntrophs. Her lab employs interdisciplinary approaches to study virulence factor production and metabolic adaptations in extreme environments.

Dr. James is an active member of the American Society of Microbiology and has presented at conferences such as the International Conference of Gram+ Pathogens and the ASM Southeastern Branch. Her work bridges microbial metabolism, pathogenesis, and extremophile biology, with contributions to metabolomics methods and enzyme characterization.

Course offerings include General Microbiology (MCB3020). No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, though her research productivity is evident through her publication record. She advises no listed students but likely mentors undergraduates in her lab.

Her research team explores novel metabolic pathways and symbiotic relationships, contributing to understanding anaerobic life on Earth's thermodynamic margins. Future work may expand into applied microbiology for biotechnology or environmental applications.