Blackwell Lab
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Blackwell Lab designs new chemical tools to decode and interfere with quorum sensing, a type of bacterial communication. The mission of the Blackwell Lab is to (1) design and use chemical tools to interrogate the mechanisms of bacterial QS and modulate bacterial behavior in biological systems relevant to human health, (2) develop creative and engaged scientists capable of solving interdisciplinary research problems, and (3) share its knowledge and passion about QS with others. The lab strives to foster a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.