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Erin E. Carlson is the Smith Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering. She leads a multidisciplinary research group focused on combating antibiotic resistance through innovative chemical biology approaches.
Research Interests: The Carlson Group investigates bacterial signaling, antibiotic development, and microbial interactions with nanomaterials. They employ tools from organic synthesis, mass spectrometry, proteomics, and molecular modeling to study bacterial physiology and environmental responses.
Recent Articles: Her team has published on virulence inhibition in Pseudomonas aeruginosa (2025), penicillin-binding protein redundancy (2024), and histidine kinase inhibitors for drug-resistant Staphylococcus infections (2023), reflecting her focus on chemical proteomics and bacterial adaptability.
Awards: While the provided texts highlight student awards, specific scientific honors for Carlson herself are not explicitly mentioned.
Advising: She mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers, with recent students including Martina, Patty, and Hannah.
DEI Initiatives: The department emphasizes diversity through programs like the Strengthening Climate Series and self-study resources, though Carlson's direct involvement in these initiatives is implied rather than explicitly detailed.
