Barbara Kot

Barbara Kot is a Professor at the Institute of Biology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Siedlce. Her research focuses on microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and the development of alternative antimicrobial agents. Key areas of expertise include biofilm formation by pathogenic bacteria, virulence factors in Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, and the application of phytochemicals as antimicrobial agents.

Education & Academic Background: Formal academic qualifications are not explicitly stated in the profile but inferred through her professorial appointment and extensive publication history in microbiology.

Research Interests: Her work spans clinical, veterinary, and environmental microbiology, with emphasis on:

• Antimicrobial resistance patterns in hospital and community-acquired pathogens
• Role of biofilms in persistent infections
• Phytocompound-based antimicrobial strategies
• Molecular epidemiology of foodborne pathogens like Yersinia enterocolitica

Collaborations: Collaborates with 21+ researchers across disciplines including microbiology, veterinary medicine, and environmental science. Notable collaborators include Małgorzata Piechota (21 joint publications) and Antoni Jakubczak (18 joint publications).

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on bacterial pathogenesis and antimicrobial discovery at the University of Siedlce.