Jyotshana Gautam

Research Interests:

My research interest revolves around using omics to understand microbial growth. The techniques I have used so far include building a genome-scale metabolic model, developing minimal growth media, and studying genomics and transcriptomics to understand the growth behavior of microbes in a group. As a Lab coordinator, I design lab activities and train teaching assistants. I aim to build fun, challenging, and stimulating research-based lab activities for the students. 

Selected Publications 

Gautam, J., Xu, H., Hu, J., Pennacchio, C., Lipzen, A., Martin, J., & Xu, Z. (2022). Adapted laboratory evolution of Thermotoga sp. strain RQ7 under carbon starvation. BMC Research Notes, 15(1), 1-7.

Gautam, J., & Xu, Z. (2021). Construction and validation of a genome-scale metabolic network of Thermotoga sp. strain RQ7. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 193, 896-911.

Gautam J, Vazquez-Ortega A, Brigham R and Xu Z. "Dredged material promotes microbial diversity in farm soils of Northwest Ohio" Journal of Environmental Quality. (Under review)

Impact Publication

Tandukar, S., Ansari, S., Adhikari, N., Shrestha, A., Gautam, J., Sharma, B., ... & Sherchand, J. B. (2013). Intestinal parasitosis in school children of Lalitpur district of Nepal. BMC Research Notes, 6, 1-6.