Ligia DaSilva

Dr. Ligia DaSilva is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), affiliated with the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Her research centers on microbial pathogens in aquatic environments, with a focus on food safety and predictive modeling.

Primary research interests include:

• Pathogen dynamics in oysters and coastal ecosystems
• Predictive modeling of Vibrio and Shewanella growth/survival
• Antibiotic resistance in seafood-borne bacteria
• Environmental risk assessment for shellfish consumption

Her publications (2007–2025) emphasize predictive microbiology, seafood safety, and environmental pathogen monitoring. Common themes include modeling bacterial behavior under varying temperatures, seasonal distribution studies in the Chesapeake Bay, and validation of risk-assessment frameworks.

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