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Research output per year
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About
Robert Smith’s research focuses on using synthetic biology to develop tools or theories designed to prevent biological invasion. As a mentor to honors thesis students, he welcomes highly focused and energetic students to join the lab for thesis projects.
Research Focus:
- Synthetic Biology to Study Ecological and Evolutionary Dynamics
- Synthetic Biology to Design Tools to Prevent Invasion
- Systems Biology to Understand Antibiotic Resistance
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Education/Academic qualification
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Duke University
2009 → 2012
Ph.D., Carleton University
2005 → 2009
B.Sc., Carleton University
2001 → 2005
External positions
Duke Scholar in Infectious Disease, Duke University
Jan 1 2011 → Jan 1 2013
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Disciplines
- Life Sciences
- Biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Evolution
- Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Immunity
- Immunology of Infectious Disease
- Bacteriology
- Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology
- Organismal Biological Physiology
- Pathogenic Microbiology
- Pediatrics
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Extending Sleep Improves Sleep and Stress Measures With Limited Microbiome Shift
Tartar, J. L., Valls, A., Totev, M., Mendoza, M. B., Lopez, J. V. & Smith, R. P., Aug 2026, In: Journal of Sleep Research. 35, 4, e70321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tubulin polymerization dynamics are influenced by magnetic isotope effects consistent with the radical pair mechanism
Zadeh-Haghighi, H., Siguenza, C. R., Smith, R. P., Simon, C. & Craddock, T. J. A., 2026, In: Science Advances. 12, 7, p. 1-8 8 p., eady8317.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of gamma irradiation on the stability of vitamin D in select finfish species
Brown, J. S., Calvo, P. R., Julakanti, P., Mohiuddin, F., Khan, A. B., Julien, K., Natarajan, V., Maya, L. B., Keith, K. A., DeCaprio, A. P., Hollingsworth, R., Benso, F. & Smith, R. P., 2025, In: PLoS One. 20, 9, p. e0332867 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of bacterial metabolism in antimicrobial resistance
Ahmad, M., Aduru, S. V., Smith, R. P., Zhao, Z. & Lopatkin, A. J., Feb 20 2025, In: Nature Reviews Microbiology. 23, 7, p. 439-454 16 p., 1830.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Transcriptional profiles of Microcystis reveal gene expression shifts that promote bloom persistence in in situ mesocosms.
Krausfeldt, L. E., Samuel, P., Smith, R. P., Colwell, R., Urakawa, H., Rosen, B. & Lopez, J. V., Jan 7 2025, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 13, 1, p. e0136924 19 p., e01369-24.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)-Temporal and Spatial Characterization of Microbial Communities from Lake Okeechobee
Lopez, J. V. (PI), Krausfeldt, L. E. (Research assistant), Smith, R. P. (CoPI), Urakawa, H. (CoI) & Rosen, B. (CoI)
Project: Research project
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Does growth efficiency determine the inoculum effect?
Smith, R. P. (PI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
12/17/21 → 11/30/24
Project: Research project
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Antibiotic Resistance
Nemzer, L. R. (PI), Smith, R. P. (CoI) & Kassen, R. (CoPI)
1/1/14 → 1/1/23
Project: Research project
Datasets
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Data from: Growth productivity as a determinant of the inoculum effect for bactericidal antibiotics
Diaz-Tang, G. (Creator), Marin Meneses, E. (Creator), Patel, K. (Creator), Mirkin, S. (Creator), García-Diéguez, L. (Creator), Pajon, C. (Creator), Barraza, I. (Creator), Patel, V. (Creator), Ghali, H. (Creator), Tracey, A. P. (Creator), Blanar, C. A. (Creator), Lopatkin, A. J. (Creator) & Smith, R. P. (Creator), Zenodo, Dec 14 2022
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Data from: Growth productivity as a determinant of the inoculum effect for bactericidal antibiotics
Diaz-Tang, G. (Creator), Marin Meneses, E. (Creator), Patel, K. (Creator), Mirkin, S. (Creator), García-Diéguez, L. (Creator), Pajon, C. (Creator), Barraza, I. (Creator), Patel, V. (Creator), Ghali, H. (Creator), Tracey, A. P. (Creator), Blanar, C. A. (Creator), Lopatkin, A. J. (Creator) & Smith, R. P. (Creator), Dryad, Dec 14 2022
Dataset
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Data from: Growth productivity as a determinant of the inoculum effect for bactericidal antibiotics
Diaz-Tang, G. (Creator), Marin Meneses, E. (Creator), Patel, K. (Creator), Mirkin, S. (Creator), García-Diéguez, L. (Creator), Pajon, C. (Creator), Barraza, I. (Creator), Patel, V. (Creator), Ghali, H. (Creator), Tracey, A. P. (Creator), Blanar, C. A. (Creator), Lopatkin, A. J. (Creator) & Smith, R. P. (Creator), Zenodo, Dec 14 2022
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Prizes
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David and Rachel Epstein Award
Smith, R. P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Duke Scholars in Infectious Diseases Program
Smith, R. P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Graduate Student Ambassador Award
Smith, R. P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Let’s Talk Science National Coordinator Award
Smith, R. P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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NSERC Canadian Graduate Scholarship
Smith, R. P. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Courses
Press/Media
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Reports Outline Science Findings from NOVA Southeastern University (A biphasic metabolism-b-lactamase production landscape governs the inoculum effect in b-lactamase-expressing Escherichia coli)
12/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Commentary: Boston has Crispus Attucks. Charleston has Thomas Jeremiah. Who?
8/18/25 → 8/20/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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These 15 colleges, including 2 in the SEC, will actually help you get a job
8/16/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Gerald Henderson survives devastating car crash and declares “God is good…All the time” in recovery
8/7/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Former NBA star Gerald Henderson survives scary car crash and shares gratitude for safety with fans
8/7/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research