About
Kristy Menning is a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska, where she coordinates microbiology laboratories and teaches courses including Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences, Microbial Biology, and Cell Biology. Her academic background includes an M.S. in Biology from the University of South Florida with a concentration in Environmental and Ecological Microbiology, and a B.S. in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University.
Her research focuses on microbial physiology and environmental adaptations, particularly in extremophile organisms from unique ecosystems like hydrothermal vents. Key interests include microbial carbon fixation pathways, metabolic adaptations in harsh environments, and ecological interactions in specialized microbiomes.
Through her publications, Menning demonstrates expertise in microbial biochemistry with consistent focus on carbon metabolism mechanisms in chemolithoautotrophic bacteria. Her work contributes to understanding fundamental biological processes in extreme environments with potential applications in biotechnology and environmental science.
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