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Colleen T. O’Loughlin is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Bates College. She earned a B.S. in Biochemistry with a minor in Art from Ithaca College, a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, and completed postdoctoral research in Bioengineering at the University of California, San Francisco and Stanford University. Her research focuses on understanding how skin bacteria synthesize molecules that influence human health, with applications in developing probiotics for skin diseases like acne and eczema. Techniques employed include biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, and small-molecule screening.
Her work emphasizes host-microbe interactions, particularly bacterial communication systems (quorum sensing), and the development of inhibitors to combat pathogenic bacteria. Notable contributions include studies on gut microbiota recovery post-antibiotics and chemoreception mechanisms in C. elegans. Her courses span foundational chemistry and advanced topics in biochemistry and natural products.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to microbial ecology and therapeutic development. While no awards are explicitly listed, her research has addressed critical areas in microbiology and drug discovery. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her lab continues to explore engineering microbes for human health applications.
