Kieyarrah Dennis, a PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, is researching antibiotic-resistant organisms in freshwater environments, according to a recent university article.
According to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee report, Dennis, who attended a bilingual school in Milwaukee, earned a double major in biochemistry and history before beginning her doctoral studies. Her research focuses on antibiotic-resistant E. coli and examines the genetic mutations that contribute to resistance. She also studies how these organisms spread through communities, hospitals, food systems, and water sources.
Dennis said addressing antibiotic resistance requires examining the issue across multiple environments rather than focusing on a single setting. In addition to laboratory work and genetic sequencing, she is interested in public health and improving communication between researchers and the public.
Her work combines science, history, and community engagement to better understand and address the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance.
