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MIT Microbiome Club Seminar: Dr. Daniela Vargas
February 17, 2021 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Talk Title: Passenger-surface microbiome interactions in the subway of Mexico City.
Abstract: Interaction between hands and the environment permits the interchange of microorganisms. The Mexico City subway is used daily by millions of passengers that get in contact with its surfaces. In this study, we used 16S rRNA gene sequencing to characterize the microbiomes of frequently touched surfaces, also comparing regular and women-only wagons. We also explored the effect of surface cleaning on microbial resettling. Finally, we studied passenger behavior and characterized microbial changes after traveling.
Bio: Dr. Daniela Vargas received her bachelor’s degree from Universidad de Los Andes(Venezuela). Later, Dr. Vargas specialized in microbial ecology during her PhD at University of Puerto Rico, where she graduated in 2018. Since then, she has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico). Dr. Vargas’ research on urban microbiomes has been published in PLOS ONE and Nature. She also has interest in the study of human microbiomes and their relationship with pathogens such as Human Papillomavirus.
