Dr. Paula Lessem

Director of Genetics/Cell & Molecular Labs
A-314 Gottwald Science Building
Office: (804) 287-6691
Fax: (804) 289-8233

http://www.richmond.edu/~plessem/

Research:
Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in bacteria. Production of extracellular ß-lactamase in resistant microorganisms. Examination of hospital population and veterinary population for resistant microorganisms. Incidence of resistant microorganisms in the environment.

Education:
Ph.D., Rutgers University