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Brett Froelich

Brett Froelich, Ph.D. Bacterial Ecophysiologist


Brett earned his PhD in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology at UNC Charlotte. Brett studied the interactions between the marine bacterium, Vibrio vulnificus and algae, oysters, marine snow, and human infection. Recent Projects involve the examination of the relationships between pathogenic vibrios and environmental and biological factors in the Neuse River estuary

Brett Froelich's Background

Brett Froelich's Experience

Research Assistant at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

January 2006 - February 2012

Worked in a microbiology laboratory on the marine pathogen Vibrio vulnificus Performed self-designed experiments that resulted in publication Executed experiments for the completion of a Graduate Dissertation Attended weekly laboratory meetings for progress updates

Teaching Assistant at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

August 2007 - December 2007

Instructed college level laboratory course in microbiology Created and graded lesson plans and written examinations Instructed 34 students

Commercial Researcher at The Invisible Armor Company

July 2006 - September 2006

Designed and performed experiments for The Invisible Armor Company Determined the effectiveness of antimicrobial skin protectant after bouts of repeated simulated sweating Evaluated the ability of the product to kill a variety of pathogenic bacteria and fungi

Research Laboratory Technician at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

September 2005 - December 2005

Performed Self-guided research on marine pathogen Vibrio vulnificus Designed experiments that were then carried out Performed ordering of office supplies and research equipment Kept records of goods ordered and received Obtained Government permission for sending pathogens overseas Research resulted in publication

Intern Researcher at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

October 2004 - May 2005

Worked in Microbiological Research Lab performing guided experimental research Became familiar with many laboratory techniques Research resulted in publication

Post-Doctoral Researcher at UNC Institute of Marine Sciences

January 2012

Investigate the relationship between pathogenic vibrios and environmental and biological factors in the Neuse River Estuary

Brett Froelich's Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2006 – 2011

Ph.D


University of North Carolina at Charlotte

2003 – 2006

B.S

Concentration: Biology; Microbiology


Brett Froelich's Interests & Activities

Brett Froelich's Organizations American Society for Microbiology January 2006 to Present Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society January 2005 to May 2006 National Shellfisheries Association January 2009 to Present Brett Froelich's Honors and Awards First Place Award for Research Presentation in Biology/Chemistry The University of North Carolina at Charlotte March 2011 Ronald F. Siebeling Award for Outstanding Graduate Student Poster Presentation November 2010

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