Research Project: Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Biofilms and within Microbial Communities in Food

Location: Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Utilizing the microbiota and machine learning algorithms to assess risk of Salmonella contamination in poultry rinsate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolinger, H., Tran, D., Harary, K., Paoli, G., Guron, G., Namazi, H., Khaksar, R. 2021. Utilizing the microbiota and machine learning algorithms to assess risk of Salmonella contamination in poultry rinsate. Journal of Food Protection. doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-367.. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-367.

Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 PA20R2R complete genome sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Paoli, G., Kanrar, S. 2020. Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 PA20R2R complete genome sequence. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(50): e01143-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01143-20.

Bacterial cell recovery after hollow fiber microfiltration sample concentration and washing: most probable bacterial composition in frozen vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Irwin, P., He, Y., Nguyen, L.T., Gehring, M., Gehring, A.G., Chen, C., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2020. Bacterial cell recovery after hollow fiber microfiltration sample concentration and washing: Most probable bacterial composition in frozen vegetables. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 140:110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110640.

The complex multicellular morphology of the food spoilage bacteria Brochothrix thermosphacta strains isolated from ground chicken - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Nguyen, L.T., Paoli, G., Irwin, P. 2020. The complex multicellular morphology of the food spoilage bacteria Brochothrix thermosphacta strains isolated from ground chicken. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 66(4):303-312.

Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain ATCC 43888 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Paoli, G., Zhang, X., Andreozzi, E. 2019. Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain ATCC 43888. Genome Announcements. Available: Microbiol Resources Announcement 8:e00906-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00906-19.

Incidence and characterization of Salmonella from raw meat products sold at small markets in Hubei province China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, M., Li, X., Hou, W., Wang, H., Paoli, G., Shi, X. 2019. Incidence and characterization of Salmonella from raw meat products sold at small markets in Hubei province China. Frontiers in Microbiology. 10(2265). Available: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02265l. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02265.

Evaluation of PCR-based methods for the identification of enteroaggregative hemorrhagic escherichia coli in sprouts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotundo, L., Amagliani, G., Carloni, E., Omiccioli, E., Magnani, M., Paoli, G. 2018. Evaluation of PCR-based methods for the identification of enteroaggregative hemorrhagic escherichia coli in sprouts. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 291:59-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2018.11.011.

Pch genes control biofilm and cell adhesion in a clinical serotype O157:H7 isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andreozzi, E., Gunther, N.W., Reichenberger, E.R., Cottrell, B.J., Rotundo, L., Nunez, A., Uhlich, G.A. 2018. Pch genes control biofilm and cell adhesion in a clinical serotype O157:H7 isolate. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9(2829). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.02829.

Sulfamethoxazole – Trimethoprim represses csgD but maintains virulence genes at 30 deg C in a clinical Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Andreozzi, E., Cottrell, B.J., Reichenberger, E.R., Zhanf, X., Paoli, G. 2018. Sulfamethoxazole – Trimethoprim represses csgD but maintains virulence genes at 30 deg C in a clinical Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolate. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0196271.

Evaluation of PCR-based methods for the identification of EAggEC in Sprouts - (Abstract Only)
Rotundo, L., Paoli, G. 2018. Evaluation of PCR-based methods for the identification of EAggEC in Sprouts. Meeting Abstract. abstract.

Isolation and characterization of two novel groups of Kanamycin-resistance ColE1-like plasmids in Salmonella enterica serotypes from food animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Nguyen, L.T., Abley, M.J., Lindsey, R.L., Jackson, C.R. 2018. Isolation and characterization of two novel groups of Kanamycin-resistance ColE1-like plasmids in Salmonella enterica serotypes from food animals. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0193435.

Influence of ethanol adaptation on Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis survival in acidic environments and expression of acid tolerance-related genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, S., Cui, Y., Zhang, F., Shi, C., Paoli, G., Shi, X. 2018. Influence of ethanol adaptation on Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis survival in acidic environments and expression of acid tolerance-related genes. Food Microbiology. 72:193-198.

Complete genome sequences of two strains of the meat spoilage bacterium Brochothrix thermosphacta isolated from ground chicken - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paoli, G., Wijey, C., Nguyen, L.T., Chen, C., Yan, X., Irwin, P.L. 2017. Complete genome sequences of two strains of the meat spoilage bacterium Brochothrix thermosphacta isolated from ground chicken. Genome Announcements. 5:47. 10.1128/genomeA.01357-17.

Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain B6914-ARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Reichenberger, E.R., Cottrell, B.J., Fratamico, P.M., Andreozzi, E. 2017. Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain B6914-ARS. Genome Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.01191-17.

Influence of tra genes of IncP and F plasmids on the mobilization of small Kanamycin resistance ColE1-Like plasmids in bacterial biofilms - (Abstract Only)
Chen, C., Nguyen, L.T. 2017. Influence of tra genes of IncP and F plasmids on the mobilization of small Kanamycin resistance ColE1-Like plasmids in bacterial biofilms. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. p.1.

Gene duplication and promoter mutation expand the range csgD-dependent biofilm responses in a STEC population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Chen, C., Cottrell, B.J., Andreozzi, E., Irwin, P.L., Nguyen, L.T. 2017. Gene duplication and promoter mutation expand the range csgD-dependent biofilm responses in a STEC population. Microbiology. 163:611-621.

Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain PA20 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Paoli, G., Zhang, X., Dudley, E.G., Figler, H.M., Cottrell, B.J., Androzzi, E. 2017. Whole-genome sequence of Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 strain PA20. Genome Announcements. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.01460-16.

Stx1 prophage excision in Escherichia coli strain PA20 confers strong curli and biofilm formation by restoring native mlrA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uhlich, G.A., Chen, C., Cottrell, B.J., Yan, X., Hofmann, C.S., Nguyen, L.T. 2016. Stx1 prophage excision in Escherichia coli strain PA20 confers strong curli and biofilm formation by restoring native mlrA. FEMS Microbiology Letters. doi: 10.1093/femsle/fnw123.

Combined detection and strain typing of Yersinia enterocolitica directly from pork and poultry enrichments - (Abstract Only)
Edlind, T., Paoli, G., Brewster, J.D. 2016. Combined detection and strain typing of Yersinia enterocolitica directly from pork and poultry enrichments. Meeting Abstract. [abstract]International Association for Food Protection.

An enrichment, amplification, and sequence-based typing (EAST) approach for foodborne pathogen detection and surveillance - (Abstract Only)
Edlind, T., Paoli, G., Brewster, J.D. 2016. An enrichment, amplification, and sequence-based typing (EAST) approach for foodborne pathogen detection and surveillance. Meeting Abstract. [abstract]International Association for Food Protection.