We investigate the molecular mechanisms of pencillin resistance in S. pneumoniae. 

Contact: Daniel Straume, Ragnhild Sødahl Gjennestad

We study the cell cycle of Staphylococcus aureus, to discover new target sites for antibiotics. 

Contact: Morten Kjos, Maria Disen Barbuti, Maria Victoria Heggenhougen

We aim to understand the molecular details of natural transformation and quorum-sensing-based gene regulation in streptococci.

Contact:  Daniel Straume, Morten Kjos, Marita Torrissen Mårli

We search to understand which factors that contribute to biofilm formation in staphylococci and streptococci and search for new substances to apply against the formation of biofilms.

Contact: Morten Kjos, Danae Morales Angeles, Martia Torrissen Mårli, Sara Arbulu

We study the bovine mastitis pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus dysgalactiae. Our aim is to develop novel genetic tools to study these pathogens and discover factors that contribute to pathogenesis and treatment.

Contact: Morten Kjos, Marita Torrissen Mårli.

Contact: Leiv Sigve Håvarstein, Morten Kjos, Daniel Straume