- First Name: Mustapha
- Name: Sani Bala
- Postion: Student
- Email address: mustaphasanibala624@gmail.com
- Institute / University / Company: Bayero University Kano
- Research Unit: Antimicrobial efficacy on bacteria
- Address (city, state): Kano, NIGERIA
- Please give 5 key-words showing your research / interest in Microbial Ecotoxicology:
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Bacterial Efficacy
- Environmental Microbiology
- Biocontrol Agents
- Pathogen Inhibition
- Main kinds of contaminant(s) of interest:
- Pathogenic Bacteria (e.g., multidrug-resistant strains)
- Antibiotic Residues (from wastewater or agricultural runoff)
- Heavy Metals (which can influence bacterial resistance)
- Pesticides (affecting microbial communities)
- Biofilm-Forming Microorganisms (as they can harbor resistant bacteria)
- Main kinds of microorganisms of interest:
- Pathogenic Bacteria (e.g., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus)
- Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (e.g., MRSA, MDR strains)
- Biofilm-Forming Bacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa)
- Probiotic Bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus species)
- Environmental Bacteria (e.g., soil and water-associated bacteria)
- Main kinds of ecosystems of interest:
- Aquatic Ecosystems (e.g., freshwater and marine environments)
- Soil Ecosystems (including agricultural and natural soils)
- Wastewater Systems (e.g., treatment plants and contaminated water bodies)
- Industrial Environments (e.g., bioreactors, fermentation units)
- Human-Associated Microbiomes (e.g., skin, gut)
- Message: I am interested in studying the antimicrobial efficacy of bacteria within various ecosystems to understand their role in controlling pathogenic and resistant microorganisms. I aim to identify effective bacterial strains that can mitigate contamination and reduce antimicrobial resistance in diverse environmental settings.
- Most relevant articles in the field of Microbial Ecotoxicology (max.5):
- Makumbi JP, Leareng SK, Pierneef RE, Makhalanyane TP. Synergizing Ecotoxicology and Microbiome Data Is Key for Developing Global Indicators of Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance. Microb Ecol. 2024 Nov 29;87(1):150. doi: 10.1007/s00248-024-02463-3.
- Wang D, Zhou X, Fu Q, Li Y, Ni BJ, Liu X. Understanding bacterial ecology to combat antibiotic resistance dissemination. Trends Biotechnol. 2025 Jan 23:S0167-7799(24)00394-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2024.12.011
- Apreja M, Sharma A, Balda S, Kataria K, Capalash N, Sharma P. Antibiotic residues in environment: antimicrobial resistance development, ecological risks, and bioremediation. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2022 Jan;29(3):3355-3371. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-17374-w.
- Ford T. Microbial Ecotoxicology-40 Years on. Life (Basel). 2025 Mar 21;15(4):514. doi: 10.3390/life15040514.
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