Tim Johnson, PhD

Contact Info
Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Director of Research and Development
Mid - Central Research and Outreach Center, Willmar MN
Post-doctoral Fellow, Iowa State University
PhD, Molecular Pathogenesis, North Dakota State University
BS, Microbiology, North Dakota State University
Summary
Dr. Johnson's research and outreach program is focused on the genetic mechanisms enabling the spread of antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae in both human and animal populations. His work aims to identify antibiotic alternatives that manipulate the animal microbiome allowing for enhanced growth and reduced disease.
Expertise
Microbiome and Antibiotic Resistance cluster
Awards & Recognition
Research
Research Summary/Interests
My research and outreach program is focused on the genetic mechanisms enabling the spread of antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae in both human and animal populations. My work aims to identify antibiotic alternatives that manipulate the animal microbiome allowing for enhanced growth and reduced disease.
Publications
Dr. Johnson, Publications
Teaching
Courses
- GCC 3016 Antibiotic resistance - How can we avoid the apocalypse?
- VMED 5420 Molecular epidemiology of infectious disease
- VBS 2032 General microbiology