Fey Laboratory

Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis are highly significant causes of community and hospital acquired infections. The Fey Laboratory studies multiple aspects of S. epidermidis and S. aureus biology. However, major projects involve the interaction of staphylococcal metabolism and components of the immune system in addition to biofilm maturation. We are particularly interested in the interaction between arginine metabolism of staphylococci and the host, including the arginase and iNOS response.

	Gelatinous biofilm formed by S. epidermidis in a flow cell.
	Watch video of S. epidermidis form a biofilm in a flow chamber.