Sofia Arnaouteli

Dr. Sofia Arnaouteli is a Senior Research Associate in the Molecular Microbiology department at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding biofilm formation mechanisms, microbial social interactions, and the structural biology of bacterial proteins like BslA. She contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests: Her work explores biofilm architecture, probiotic applications of Bacillus subtilis, protein self-assembly dynamics, and bacterial rivalry. Key projects include studies on BslA's role in biofilm matrix assembly and probiotic effects against neurodegeneration.

Collaborations: Active collaborations span international teams studying biofilm ecology and microbial interactions. She participates in public engagement initiatives like Magnificent Microbes festivals to educate communities about microbial science.

Grants & Activities: Engages in workshops and school outreach programs to promote STEM education. Recent activities include organizing the 2024 Magnificent Microbes event and contributing to biofilm structure research funded by grants in microbial biochemistry.

Labs: Works within the Molecular Microbiology research group focusing on bacterial biofilms and probiotic mechanisms, collaborating with leading labs in structural biology and microbial genetics.