معرفی
Dr. Ece Karatan serves as a Professor in the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University, where her research investigates bacterial signal transduction and biofilm dynamics in Vibrio cholerae.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- B.S. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Karatan's research examines how environmental signals trigger bacterial responses through specialized transduction networks. She focuses on biofilm development in V. cholerae, analyzing the physiological and genetic changes that enable survival in natural habitats. Her work reveals critical connections between polyamine metabolism (norspermidine, spermidine, spermine) and biofilm regulation, with implications for understanding bacterial ecology and pathogenesis.
Analysis of her publication record shows consistent exploration of polyamine-mediated signaling pathways, particularly the NspS-MbaA system. Her studies demonstrate how specific polyamines modulate biofilm formation through transport-independent signaling mechanisms, advancing knowledge of bacterial community behavior in aquatic environments.
