Dr. McFall-Ngai dives into the details of the research she’s carrying out, offering a wealth of information which includes how and why the Hawaiian bobtail squid is an ideal model for her research, how the bacteria induce gene expression changes in the squid and the nature of how these gene expression changes manifest, how hosts identify symbiotic partners in general, findings of related research, and where her research is headed.

Based on her “outstanding record of original research and mentorship’.  Presentation at the 2019 ARCS Scholar Awards Banquet on Monday, May 6, beginning at 5:30 at the Outrigger Canoe Club.