Benjamin Williams
The Impact of Prophage BPs on Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacteria
The Impact of Prophage BPs on Antibiotic Resistance in Mycobacteria
Ben Williams, pre-med, is conducting research on understanding the manner in which bacteria gain tools for antibiotic resistance from the viruses that infect them.
“The rise in antibiotic resistant bacteria is a critical issue in the clinical setting. So, as a pre-medical student this area of research is incredibly relevant to my personal interests and future professional goals,” says Williams. “Gaining a better understanding of how bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics is a necessary step in the drug discovery process. This is just one contribution to an incredibly diverse field of biomedical research.”