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Min Cao is an Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at Clemson University, serving as Undergraduate Program Coordinator for Microbiology. Her research integrates microbial genetics, host-pathogen interactions, and novel detection technologies with particular focus on C. elegans models and bacterial signaling.
Cao's investigations examine:
- Host-microbe communication pathways
- Immunomodulatory effects of natural products
- Radio frequency bacterial detection
- Soil microbe antibiotic discovery
- Bacterial biofilm regulation
Her publications demonstrate expertise in C. elegans models for studying bacterial pathogenesis and nutraceutical effects. Recent work explores cyclic dinucleotide signaling in host manipulation and microwave-based detection of E. coli. The laboratory maintains active projects investigating novel antibiotics from environmental microorganisms and bacterial signal transduction mechanisms.
Teaching responsibilities include Microbial Genetics (MICR 4150/6150), Advanced Microbiology Lab courses, and undergraduate research mentorship. She joined Clemson's Institute for Engaged Aging in 2008, contributing to interdisciplinary aging research.
