Northwestern University · Microbiology & ImmunologyHauser Lab
Alan R Hauser · Evanston, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Alan Hauser's lab at Northwestern University focuses on studying the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a significant cause of infections in hospitals. The lab uses advanced techniques like genetic analysis to uncover why some strains of this bacterium are more virulent than others. Their research aims to identify new genes that contribute to the severity of infections, which could lead to better treatment options for patients.
Pseudomonas aeruginosavirulencecomparative genomicsmachine learningmultidrug resistance
Research Aims
3AIM 01Use machine learning models to predict the virulence of PA isolates based upon their genomic content.
AIM 02Identify accessory genes and core genome SNVs/indels that play a causal role in virulence.
AIM 03Develop a genome-based model that predicts clinical outcomes in patients with PA bloodstream infections.
Skills the Lab Values
next generation sequencinggenomic analysismachine learning modelingcell cultureanimal models
Output against the department
Publications214top 30% of dept.144th of 486
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Citations12ktop 30% of dept.146th of 486
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