Team

Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai’s research program combines training experiences in both organismal and molecular biology to develop two major focuses: 1) host-bacterial symbiosis; and 2) the 'design' of tissues that interact with light. The experimental strategy for both areas of research relies on methods that have been developed for the study of the squid-vibrio association over the past 20 years. In addition, Dr. McFall-Ngai has a continuing interest in the history and development of the field of microbial symbiosis and its impact on biology.