Shalika Silva

Dr. Shalika Silva is an Assistant Professor in the Science and Mathematics Department at Glenville State College. She specializes in microbiology, mycobacterial research, and amphibian pathogen studies. Her work bridges molecular biology, ecology, and agricultural sustainability.

Research focuses include optimizing biochemical techniques for bacterial study, investigating fungal pathogens affecting amphibians, and exploring biofertilizer applications in sustainable agriculture. She has published on topics ranging from mycobacteria physiology to Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis gene expression patterns.

Dr. Silva's recent work emphasizes proximity labeling in mycobacteria (2022) and biofertilizer advancements (2022), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her laboratory likely focuses on microbial systems with potential environmental and health applications.