Watch videos about antimicrobial resistance

Dr. Babak Momeni, Assistant Professor of Biology, Boston College, USA, delivered a very fascinating talk entitled ‘Harnessing microbial potentials: from protection against infections to food safety. Throughout two parts he explained the importance of studying the complexity of microbial interactions and their community structures.

In the first part, his lab employs a combination of theory and wet lab-driven approaches to answer the puzzling questions of how complex microbial interactions can be exploited to fend off the consequences of antimicrobial resistance and other infections. His lab studies the nasal microbiota trying to harness their potential in improving respiratory health. In the second part of the talk, he explained some of the efforts taken out in his lab to reduce the hazardous impact of aflatoxin on food safety.