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Michael Franklin is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at Montana State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Agriculture and the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE). He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Tennessee (1991) and has been at MSU since 1996, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor before becoming a full Professor in 2014. His research focuses on microbial genetics, biofilm antibiotic resistance, and bacterial dormancy, particularly in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Franklin teaches advanced courses in molecular genetics and microbial physiology, including MB 528 Advanced Microbial Genetics and BIOM 410 Microbial Genetics. He has received the Fergusen Professorship (2007) and contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications. His work on ribosome hibernation factors, calcium regulation of virulence, and biofilm heterogeneity has advanced understanding of bacterial survival mechanisms.
- Education: B.S. (1984), M.S. (1986) University of Georgia; Ph.D. (1991) University of Tennessee
- Service: Editorial board member for Journal of Biofouling and Molecular and Cellular Probes
- Engagement: Art-science collaborations, including exhibitions at the Bozeman Public Library and Montana Hall
Franklin’s lab investigates biofilm antibiotic tolerance, single-cell heterogeneity, and bacterial dormancy using advanced microscopy and microfluidic technologies. His research bridges fundamental microbiology with translational applications in antimicrobial development.
