We are pleased to announce that Mollie Cobb and Kamaryn Beamsley have joined our lab as M.S. students. Mollie and Kamaryn completed their B.S. degrees in Poultry Science at Texas A&M University (TAMU) in December 2021. They have chosen to further their research careers with us, focusing on different aspects of poultry health and performance.
Mollie Cobb: Investigating Early Life Microbiome Assembly in Chicks
Mollie Cobb will work on understanding the early life microbiome assembly and its interaction with the immune system in chick models. This research is vital for uncovering how the initial stages of microbiome formation influence immune development and vaccine responses, potentially leading to improved approaches in poultry production, beside revealing fundamental new details about early life microbiomes.
Kamaryn Beamsley: Exploring the Effects of Insect Feed on Poultry
Kamaryn Beamsley’s research will focus on the growth, gut health, and microbiota of poultry raised on insect feed. With the increasing interest in sustainable feed sources, Kamaryn’s work will provide valuable insights into how alternative feeds like insect-based diets can affect poultry health, growth performance, and gut microbial ecology.