Stephanie N. Smith

This study identifies flagella as mechanosensors in Vibrio fischeri that coordinate activation of competition and host colonization factors in response to viscosity changes.

This study shows that specific Vibrio mediterranei lineages protect oyster larvae from pathogen-induced mortality under both ambient and thermal stress conditions.

This study identifies a core bacterial microbiome in eastern oyster larvae that is distinct from hatchery water sources, indicating host-mediated selection rather than passive environmental acquisition.

The paper identifies consistent Vibrio community reorganization during oyster mortality events, showing a shift from commensal to pathogenic species.

This paper uses hsp60 amplicon sequencing to characterize microbial communities in Euprymna scolopes squid, showing V. fischeri dominance in light organs and detecting other microbes in ventate samples.