Maryam Adegbite-Badmus

Position title: Bacteriology Graduate Student

Email: adegbitebadm@wisc.edu

Maryam Adegbite-Badmus is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Bacteriology. Maryam is originally from Osogbo, Nigeria and has received a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Osun State University, Nigeria and a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. Her previous research focused on the molecular characterization and antimicrobial resistance profiling of Salmonella enterica. Maryam’s current research project in the Cavagnero lab includes investigating mechanistic insights and exploring approaches such as inhibiting the fold-promoting activity of the Hsp70 chaperone or discovering prion proteins in bacteria to develop novel antimicrobial strategies. Some of her hobbies include spending time with family, visiting parks and cooking African delicacies.