Impactful Research at the Intersection of Molecular Biology and Aquatic Health

Frontiers In Science presents:
Impactful Research at the Intersection of Molecular Biology and Aquatic Health

with David Hunnicutt, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology St. Norbert College

Free event for NWTC students, staff, and faculty 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Auditorium (Room SC130), NWTC Green Bay Campus 

In this special guest presentation, Dr. David Hunnicutt, one of the Nation’s foremost experts on Flavobacterium, will share how bacterial gliding motility advanced understanding of periodontal disease and aquaculture.

• Unexplored Territory: Flavobacterium is an understudied group of bacteria, Dr. Hunnicutt’s research delves into previously unexplored aspects of their physiology. Flavobacteria are members of a large and diverse group of bacteria important in carbon cycling and the cause of diseases of aquatic organisms. 
• Behaviors: Many Flavobacteria move over surfaces in response to stimuli using a mechanism called gliding motility. Molecular techniques are used to understand this mechanism.  We use similar techniques to study how pathogenic Flavobacteria cause disease in fish, and the relationship between motility and biofilm formation.
• Innovative Techniques: The molecular techniques used to study gliding motility and pathogenesis are cutting-edge and can be applied to other areas of microbiology and biotechnology. This can lead to broader scientific advancements and innovations.