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ARS Home Pacific West Area Albany, California Western Regional Research Center Produce Safety and Microbiology Research People & Locations







Craig  Parker

                                                                (PhD)
                        Produce Safety and Microbiology Research

                        




                        
                        Molecular Biologist
                        Phone: (510) 559-6187
                        
                        
                        Fax: (510) 559-6162(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsElucidating the Factors that Determine the Ecology of Human Pathogens in Foods
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 440168Genomic Epidemiology of Campylobacter to Improve Disease Control in Low and Middle Income Countries
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 440215Genomic Features of Human Adaptation of Campylobacter in Low-Income Settings
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 442772**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Novel rpsK / rpsD primer-probe assay improves detection of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in human stool
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schiaffino, F., Parker, C.T., Garcia-Bardales, P.F., Huynh, S., Villanueva-Manzanare, K., Mourkas, E., Pascoe, B., Peñataro-Yori, P., Paredes-Olortegui, M., Houpt, E.R., Liu, J., Cooper, K.K., Kosek, M.N. 2024. Novel rpsK / rpsD primer-probe assay improves detection of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli in human stool. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 18(3). Article e0012018. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012018.Bacterial diversity and composition on the rinds of specific melon cultivars and hybrids from across different growing regions in the United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goforth, M., Obergh, V., Park, R., Porchas, M., Crosby, K.M., Jifon, J.L., Ravishankar, S., Brierley, P., Leskovar, D.L., Turini, T.A., Schultheis, J., Coolong, T., Miller, R., Koiwa, H., Patil, B.S., Cooper, M.A., Huynh, S., Parker, C.T., Guan, W., Cooper, K.K. 2024. Bacterial diversity and composition on the rinds of specific melon cultivars and hybrids from across different growing regions in the United States. PLOS ONE. 19(4) Article. e0293861. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0293861.Genomic analysis points to multiple genetic mechanisms for non-transformable Campylobacter jejuni ST-50
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C.T., Villafuerte, D.A., Miller, W.G., Huynh, S., Chapman, M.H., Hanafy, Z., Jackson III, J.H., Miller, M.A., Kathariou, S. 2024. Genomic analysis points to multiple genetic mechanisms for non-transformable Campylobacter jejuni ST-50. Microorganisms. 12. Article 327. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12020327.Genomic resistance determinants imperfectly explain phenotypic resistance to ciprofloxacin and azithromycin among Campylobacter spp. isolated from pediatric patients
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schiaffino, F., Parker, C.T., Paredes-Olortegui, M., Pascoe, B., Villanueva-Manzanare, K., Garcia-Bardales, P.F., Mourkas, E., Huynh, S., Penataro-Yori, P., Romaina-Cachique, L., Gray, H.K., Salvatierra, G., Diaz-Vasquez, A.N., Silva-Delgado, H., Sheppard, S.K., Cooper, K.K., Kosek, M.N. 2024. Genomic resistance determinants imperfectly explain phenotypic resistance to ciprofloxacin and azithromycin among Campylobacter spp. isolated from pediatric patients. Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance. 36:309-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgar.2024.01.009.Bacterial community shifts of commercial apples, oranges, and peaches at different harvest points across multiple growing seasons
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goforth, M., Cooper, M.A., Oliver, A.S., Pinzon, J., Skots, M., Obergh, V., Sublow, T.V., Flores, G.E., Huynh, S., Parker, C.T., Mackelprang, R., Cooper, K.K. 2024. Bacterial community shifts of commercial apples, oranges, and peaches at different harvest points across multiple growing seasons. PLOS ONE. 19(4). Aricle e0297453. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297453.The bile salt deoxycholate induces Campylobacter jejuni genetic point mutations that promote increased antibiotic resistance and fitness
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Talukdar, P., Crockett, T.M., Gloss, L.M., Huynh, S., Roberts, S.A., Turner, K.L., Lewis, S.T., Herup-Wheeler, T.L., Parker, C.T., Konkel, M. 2022. The bile salt deoxycholate induces Campylobacter jejuni genetic point mutations that promote increased antibiotic resistance and fitness. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. Article 1062464. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.1062464.“Candidatus Campylobacter infans” detection is not associated with diarrhea in children under the age of 2 in Peru
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Garcia Bardales, P., Schiaffino, F., Huynh, S., Paredes Olortegui, M., Penataro Yori, P., Pinedo Vasquez, T., Manzanares Villaneuva, K., Curico Huansi, G., Shapiama Lopez, W., Cooper, K.K., Parker, C.T., Kosek, M.N. 2022. “Candidatus Campylobacter infans” detection is not associated with diarrhea in children under the age of 2 in Peru. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 16(10). Article e0010869. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010869.Shotgun metagenomics of fecal samples from children in Peru reveals frequent complex co-infections with multiple Campylobacter species
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C.T., Schiaffino, F., Huynh, S., Paredes Olortegui, M., Penataro Yori, P., Garcia Bardales, P.F., Pinedo Vasquez, T., Curico Huansi, G.E., Manzanares Villaneuva, K., Shapiama Lopez, W.V., Cooper, K.K., Kosek, M.N. 2022. Shotgun metagenomics of fecal samples from children in Peru reveals frequent complex co-infections with multiple Campylobacter species. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 16(10). Article e0010815. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010815.Differences in the propensity of different antimicrobial resistance determinants to be disseminated via transformation in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hanafy, Z., Osborne, J.A., Miller, W.G., Parker, C.T., Olson, J.W., Jackson III, J.H., Kathariou, S. 2022. Differences in the propensity of different antimicrobial resistance determinants to be disseminated via transformation in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli. Microorganisms. 10(6). Article 1194. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10061194.Complete genome sequence of two Bacillus velezensis strains isolated from California raisin vineyard soil
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Palumbo, J.D., O Keeffe, T.L., Huynh, S., Lee, B.G., Parker, C.T. 2022. Complete genome sequence of two Bacillus velezensis strains isolated from California raisin vineyard soil. Microbiology Resource Announcements. Article e00923-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00923-21.Utilization efficiency of human milk oligosaccharides by human-associated Akkermansia is strain-dependent
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Luna, E., Parkar, S., Kirmiz, N., Hartel, S., Hearn, E., Hossine, M., Kurdian, A., Mendoza, C., Orr, K., Padilla, L., Ramirez, K., Salcedo, P., Serrano, P., Choudhury, B., Paulchakrabarti, M., Parker, C.T., Huynh, S., Cooper, K.K., Flores, G.E. 2021. Utilization efficiency of human milk oligosaccharides by human-associated Akkermansia is strain-dependent. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 88(1). Article e01487-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01487-21.Genomic population structure associated with repeated escape of Salmonella enterica ATCC14028s from the laboratory into nature
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Achtman, M., Van den Broeck, F., Cooper, K.K., Lemey, P., Parker, C.T., Zhou, Z. 2021. Genomic population structure associated with repeated escape of Salmonella enterica ATCC14028s from the laboratory into nature. PLoS Genetics. 17(9). Article e1009820. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1009820.RNA and sugars, unique properties of bacteriophages infecting multidrug resistant Acinetobacter radioresistens strain LH6
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Crippen, C.S., Zhou, B., Andersen, S., Patry, R.T., Muszynski, A., Parker, C.T., Cooper, K.K., Szymanski, C.M. 2021. RNA and sugars, unique properties of bacteriophages infecting multidrug resistant Acinetobacter radioresistens strain LH6. Viruses. 13(8). Article 1652. https://doi.org/10.3390/v13081652.Campylobacter jejuni genotypes are associated with post-infection irritable bowel syndrome in humans
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Peters, S., Pascoe, B., Wu, Z., Bayliss, S.C., Zeng, X., Edwinson, A., Veerabadhran-Gurunathan, S., Jawahir, S., Calland, J.K., Mourkas, E., Patel, R., Wiens, T., Decuir, M., Boxrud, D., Smith, K., Parker, C.T., Farrugia, G., Zhang, Q., Sheppard, S.K., Grover, M. 2021. Campylobacter jejuni genotypes are associated with post-infection irritable bowel syndrome in humans. Communications Biology. 4. Article 1015. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02554-8.Biomolecule sulphation and novel methylations related to Guillain-Barre syndrome-associated Campylobacter jejuni serotype HS:19
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Heikema, A.P., Strepis, N., Horst-Kreft, D., Huynh, S., Zomer, A., Kelly, D.J., Cooper, K.K., Parker, C.T. 2021. Biomolecule sulphation and novel methylations related to Guillain-Barre syndrome-associated Campylobacter jejuni serotype HS:19. Microbial Genomics. 7(11). Article 000660. https://doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.000660.Complete genome sequence of Enterobacter asburiae strain AEB30, determined using Illumina and PacBio sequencing
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tran, T., Hnasko, R.M., Huynh, S., Parker, C.T., Gorski, L.A., McGarvey, J.A. 2021. Complete genome sequence of Enterobacter asburiae strain AEB30, determined using Illumina and PacBio sequencing. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(31). Article e00562-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00562-21.Genomic characterization of Salmonella typhimurium DT104 strains associated with cattle and beef products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Alexander, A., Oliver, A.S., Cooper, K.K. 2021. Genomic characterization of Salmonella typhimurium DT104 strains associated with cattle and beef products. Pathogens. 10(5):529. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10050529.Genomic characterization of Campylobacter jejuni adapted to the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) host
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Cooper, K.K., Schiaffino, F., Miller, W.G., Huynh, S., Olortegui, M., Bardales, P.G., Trigoso, D.R., Kosek, M.N. 2021. Genomic characterization of Campylobacter jejuni adapted to the guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) host. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 11. Article 607747. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2021.607747.DNA Adenine Methylase, not the Pstl restriction-modification system, regulates virulence gene expression in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carter, M.Q., Pham, A., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Miller, A., He, X., Hu, B., Chain, P. 2020. DNA Adenine Methylase, not the Pstl restriction-modification system, regulates virulence gene expression in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Food Microbiology. 96. Article 103722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103722.Dataset of the phospholipidome and transcriptome of Campylobacter jejuni under different growth conditions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cao, X., Brouwers, J., Heijmen Van Dijk, L., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Van Putten, J., Kelly, D.J., Wosten, M.M. 2020. Dataset of the phospholipidome and transcriptome of Campylobacter jejuni under different growth conditions. Data in Brief. 33. Article 106349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2020.106349.A porcine ligated loop model reveals new insight into the host immune response against Campylobacter jejuni
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Negretti, N.M., Ye, Y., Malavasi, L.M., Pokharel, S.M., Huynh, S., Noh, S.M., Klima, C.L., Gourley, C.R., Ragle, C.A., Bose, S., Looft, T.P., Parker, C., Clair, G., Adkins, J.N., Konkel, M.E. 2020. A porcine ligated loop model reveals new insight into the host immune response against Campylobacter jejuni. Gut Microbes. 12(1). Article 1814121. https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2020.1814121.Unique inducible filamentous motility identified in pathogenic Bacillus cereus group species
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, M.M., Coleman, S., Wilkinson, L., Smith, M.L., Hoang, T., Niyah, N., Mukherjee, M., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Kovac, J., Hancock, R., Gaynor, E.C. 2020. Unique inducible filamentous motility identified in pathogenic Bacillus cereus group species. The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology. 14:2997–3010. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41396-020-0728-x.The unique Phospholipidome of the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni: Lysophosholipids are required for motility at low oxygen availability
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cao, X., Brouwers, J., Heijmen Van Dijk, L., Van De Lest, C., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Van Putten, J., Kelly, D.J., Wosten, M. 2020. The unique Phospholipidome of the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni: Lysophosholipids are required for motility at low oxygen availability. Journal of Molecular Biology. 432(19):5244-5258. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2020.07.012.Genomic epidemiology of Campylobacter jejuni associated with asymptomatic pediatric infection in the Peruvian Amazon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pascoe, B., Schiaffino, F., Murray, S., Bayliss, S.C., Hitchings, M.D., Méric, G., Mourkas, E., Calland, J.K., Burga, R., Penataro-Yori, P., Jolley, K.A., Cooper, K.K., Parker, C., Olortegui, M., Kosek, M.N., Sheppard, S.K. 2020. Genomic epidemiology of Campylobacter jejuni associated with asymptomatic pediatric infection in the Peruvian Amazon. PLoS Pathogens. 14(8). Article e0008533. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008533.Agricultural intensification and the evolution of host specialism in the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mourkas, E., Taylor, A.J., Méric, G., Bayliss, S.C., Pascoe, B., Mageiros, L., Calland, J.K., Ridley, A., Vidal, A., Forbes, K., Strachan, N.J., Parker, C., Parkhill, J., Cody, A., Jolley, K.A., Maiden, M.M., Kelly, D.J., Sheppard, S.K. 2020. Agricultural intensification and the evolution of host specialism in the enteric pathogen Campylobacter jejuni. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 117(20):11018-11028. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1917168117.Complete genomic sequences of three Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar muenchen strains from an orchard in San Joaquin County, California
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tran, T.D., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Hnasko, R.M., Gorski, L.A., Khalsa Sat, D., Brown, P., McGarvey, J.A. 2020. Complete genomic sequences of three Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar muenchen strains from an orchard in San Joaquin County, California. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(13):e00048-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00048-20.The transcriptome of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals a role for oxidative stress resistance in its survival from predation by Tetrahymena
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)George, A.S., Rehfuss, M.Y., Parker, C., Brandl, M. 2020. The transcriptome of Escherichia coli O157:H7 reveals a role for oxidative stress resistance in its survival from predation by Tetrahymena. FEMS Microbiology Ecology. 96(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiaa014.Campylobacter abundance in breastfed infants and identification of a new species in the global enterics multicenter study
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bian, X., Garber, J.M., Cooper, K.K., Huynh, S., Jones, J., Mills, M., Rafala, D., Nasarin, D., Kotloff, K.L., Parker, C., Tennant, S.M., Miller, W.G., Szymanski, C.M. 2020. Campylobacter abundance in breastfed infants and identification of a new species in the global enterics multicenter study. mSphere. 5(1):e00735-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00735-19.Whole-genome sequencing-based characterization of 100 Listeria  monocytogenes isolates collected from food processing environments over a four-year period
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hurley, D., Luque-Sastre, L., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Eshwar, A.K., Nguyen, S.V., Andrews, N., Moura, A., Fox, E.M., Jordan, K., Lehner, A., Stephan, R., Fanning, S. 2019. Whole-genome sequencing-based characterization of 100 Listeria  monocytogenes isolates collected from food processing environments over a four-year period. mSphere. 4(4):e00252-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00252-19.The Campylobacter jejuni helical to coccoid transition involves changes to peptidoglycan and ability to elicit an immune response
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Frirdich, E., Biboy, J., Pryjma, M., Lee, J., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Girardin, S.E., Vollmer, W., Gaynor, E.C. 2019. The Campylobacter jejuni helical to coccoid transition involves changes to peptidoglycan and ability to elicit an immune response. Molecular Microbiology. 112(1):280-301. https://doi.org/10.1111/mmi.14269.Campylobacter jejuni demonstrates conserved proteomic and transcriptomic responses when co-cultured with human INT 407 and Caco-2 epithelial cells
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Negretti, N.M., Clair, G., Gourley, C.R., Huynh, S., Adkins, J.N., Parker, C., Konkel, M.E. 2019. Campylobacter jejuni demonstrates conserved proteomic and transcriptomic responses when co-cultured with human INT 407 and Caco-2 epithelial cells. Frontiers in Microbiology. 10:755. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00755.Complete genome sequences of three Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111:H8 strains exhibiting an aggregation phenotype
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Bono, J.L., Miller, W.G., Cooley, M.B., Brandl, M. 2019. Complete genome sequences of three Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111:H8 strains exhibiting an aggregation phenotype. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8(1):e01335-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01335-18.Complete genome sequence of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strain 14B4, which inhibits the growth of Salmonella enterica serotype Poona in vitro
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tran, T.D., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Han, R., Hnasko, R.M., Gorski, L.A., McGarvey, J.A. 2018. Complete genome sequence of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis strain 14B4, which inhibits the growth of Salmonella enterica serotype Poona in vitro. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(19):e01364-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01364-18.Complete genome sequence of the Arcobacter marinus type strain JCM 15502
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Yee, E., Huynh, S., Parker, C. 2018. Complete genome sequence of the Arcobacter marinus type strain JCM 15502. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(16):e01269-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01269-18.Draft genome sequences of nine Campylobacter hyointestinalis subsp. lawsonii strains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bian, X., Huynh, S., Chapman, M.H., Szymanski, C., Parker, C., Miller, W.G. 2018. Draft genome sequences of nine Campylobacter hyointestinalis subsp. lawsonii strains. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(10):e01016-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01016-18.Multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli in diarrhoeagenic foals: pulsotyping, phylotyping, serotyping, antibiotic resistance and virulence profiling
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kennedy, C., Walsh, C., Karczmarczyk, M., O’Brien, S., Akasheh, N., Quirke, M., Farrell-Ward, S., Buckley, T., Fogherty, U., Kavanagh, K., Parker, C., Sweeney, T., Fanning, S. 2018. Multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli in diarrhoeagenic foals: pulsotyping, phylotyping, serotyping, antibiotic resistance and virulence profiling. Veterinary Microbiology. 223:144-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2018.08.009.Complete genome sequence of Acinetobacter radioresistens strain LH6, a multidrug-resistant bacteriophage-propagating strain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Crippen, C., Huynh, S., Miller, W.G., Parker, C., Szymanski, C.M. 2018. Complete genome sequence of Acinetobacter radioresistens strain LH6, a multidrug-resistant bacteriophage-propagating strain. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(5):e00929-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00929-18.Genome sequences of eight Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from a produce-growing region in California
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Cooper, K.K., Huynh, S., Smith, T.P., Bono, J.L., Cooley, M.B. 2018. Genome sequences of eight Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from a produce-growing region in California. Genome Announcements. 7(1):1-3. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00807-18.Catabolite repression by intracellular succinate in Campylobacter jejuni
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Van Der Stel, A., Van De Lest, C.H., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Van Putten, J.M., Wösten, M.M. 2018. Catabolite repression by intracellular succinate in Campylobacter jejuni. Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.14042.Complete genomic sequences of two salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serogroup C2 (O:6,8) strains from central California
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gorski, L.A., Huynh, S., Cooper, K.K., Parker, C. 2017. Complete genomic sequences of two salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serogroup C2 (O:6,8) strains from central California. Genome Announcements. 5:e01234-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.01234-17.Generation of the membrane potential and its impact on the motility, ATP production and growth in Campylobacter jejuni
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Van Der Stel, A., Boogerd, F.C., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Van Putten, J.P., Wösten, M.M. 2017. Generation of the membrane potential and its impact on the motility, ATP production and growth in Campylobacter jejuni. Molecular Microbiology. 105:637-651. https://doi:10.1111/mmi.13723.Local genes for local bacteria: Evidence of allopatry in the genomes of transatlantic Campylobacter populations

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pascoe, B., Meric, G., Yahar, K., Wimaralathna, H., Murray, S., Hitchings, M.D., Sproston, E.L., Carrillo, C.D., Taboada, E.N., Cooper, K.K., Huynh, S., Cody, A., Jolley, K.A., Maiden, M.J., McCarthy, N., Didelot, X., Parker, C., Sheppard, S.K. 2017. Local genes for local bacteria: evidence of allopatry in the genomes of transatlantic Campylobacter populations. Molecular Ecology Resources. doi: 10.1111/mec.14176.Comparative genomic analysis identifies a Campylobacter clade deficient in selenium metabolism

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Yee, E., Lopes, B.S., Chapman, M.H., Huynh, S., Bono, J.L., Parker, C., Strachan, N., Forbes, K.J. 2017. Comparative genomic analysis identifies a Campylobacter clade deficient in selenium metabolism. Genome Biology and Evolution. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evx093.Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids modulate expression of Campylobacter jejuni determinants required for commensalism and virulence

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Leuthy, P.M., Huynh, S., Ribardo, D.A., Winter, S.E., Parker, C., Hendrixson, D.R. 2017. Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids modulate expression of Campylobacter jejuni determinants required for commensalism and virulence. mBio. 8(3):e00407-17. doi:10.1128/mBio.00407-17.Morphology heterogeneity within a Campylobacter jejuni helical population
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Frirdich, E., Biboy, J., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Vollmer, W., Gaynor, E. 2017. Morphology heterogeneity within a Campylobacter jejuni helical population. Molecular Microbiology. 104(6):948-971. https://doi.org/10.1111/mmi.13672.Complete genomic sequence of campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni HS:19 penner reference strain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Heikema, A.P. 2017. Complete genomic sequence of campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni HS:19 penner reference strain. Genome Announcements. 5(8):e01701-16. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.01701-16.The complete annotated genome sequences of three Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated from naturally colonized, farm raised chickens

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taveirne, M.E., Dunham, D.T., Perault, A., Beauchamp, J.M., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Dirita, V.J. 2017. The complete annotated genome sequences of three Campylobacter jejuni strains isolated from naturally colonized, farm raised chickens. Genome Announcements. 5(4):e01407-16. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01407-16.The majority of genotypes of the virulence gene inlA are intact among natural watershed isolates of Listeria monocytogenes from the Central California Coast

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gorski, L.A., Parker, C., Liang, A.S., Walker, S., Romanola, K. 2016. The majority of genotypes of the virulence gene inlA are intact among natural watershed isolates of Listeria monocytogenes from the Central California Coast. PLoS One. 11(12):e0167566. doi:org/10.1371/journal.pone.0167566.Complete genome sequences of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni 14980A (turkey feces) and Campylobacter coli 14983A (housefly from turkey farm), harboring a novel gentamicin resistance mobile element.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Neidermayer, J., Kathariou, S. 2016. Complete genome sequences of multidrug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni 14980A (turkey feces) and Campylobacter coli 14983A (housefly from turkey farm), harboring a novel gentamicin resistance mobile element. Genome Announcements. 4(5):e01175-16. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01175-16.Complete genomic sequence of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni HS:19 strain RM1285 that was isolated from packaged chicken

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Heikema, A.P. 2016. Complete genomic sequence of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni HS:19 strain RM1285 that was isolated from packaged chicken. Genome Announcements.  4(5):e01100-16.Complete genome sequence of the Campylobacter iguaniorum strain RM11343, isolated from an alpaca

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Yee, E., Huynh, S., Chapman, M.H., Parker, C. 2016. Complete genome sequence of the Campylobacter iguaniorum strain RM11343, isolated from an alpaca. Genome Announcements. 4(3):e00646-16.Updated Campylobacter jejuni capsule PCR multiplex typing system and its application to clinical isolates from south and southeast Asia
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Poly, F., Serichantalergs, O., Kuroiwa, J., Pootong, P., Mason, C., Guerry, P., Parker, C. 2015. Updated Campylobacter jejuni capsule PCR multiplex typing system and its application to clinical isolates from south and southeast Asia. PLoS One. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144349.Complete genomic sequences of two outbreak strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Thompson associated with cilantro

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Gorski, L.A., Cooper, K.K., Miller, W.G. 2015. Complete genomic sequences of two outbreak strains of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Thompson associated with cilantro. Genome Announcements. 3(6):e01335-15.Complete genomic sequences of Campylobacter jejuni strains RM3196 (233.94) and RM3197 (308.95) that were isolated from patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Heikema, A.P., Cooper, K.K., Miller, W.G. 2015. Complete genomic sequences of Campylobacter jejuni strains RM3196 (233.94) and RM3197 (308.95) that were isolated from patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Genome Announcements. 3(6):e01312-15.High frequency genetic variation of purine biosynthesis genes is a mechanism of success in Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cameron, A., Huynh, S., Scott, N.E., Frirdrich, E., Apel, D., Foster, L.J., Parker, C., Gaynor, E.C. 2015. High frequency genetic variation of purine biosynthesis genes is a mechanism of success in Campylobacter jejuni. mBio. doi: 10.1128.Distinct Campylobacter jejuni capsular types are related to Guillain-Barré syndrome in The Netherlands and Bangladesh

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Heikema, A.P., Islam, Z., Horst-Kreft, D., Huizinga, R., Jacobs, B.C., Wagenaar, J.A., Poly, F., Guerry, P., Van Belkam, A., Parker, C., Endtz, H.P. 2015. Distinct Campylobacter jejuni capsular types are related to Guillain-Barré syndrome in The Netherlands and Bangladesh. Journal of Bacteriology. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2015.05.031.Analysis of the activity and regulon of the two-component regulatory system encoded by Cjj1484 and Cjj1483 of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Luethy, P.M., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Hendrixson, D.R. 2015. Analysis of the activity and regulon of the two-component regulatory system encoded by Cjj1484 and Cjj1483 of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Bacteriology. 197:1592-1605.The Campylobacter jejuni CprRS two-component regulatory system regulates aspects of the cell envelope

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Svensson, S., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Gaynor, E.C. 2015. The Campylobacter jejuni CprRS two-component regulatory system regulates aspects of the cell envelope. Molecular Microbiology. 96:189-209.Comparative genomics of the Campylobacter lari group

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Yee, E., Chapman, M.H., Smith, T.P., Bono, J.L., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Vandamme, P., Luong, K., Korlach, J. 2014. Comparative genomics of the Campylobacter lari group. Genome Biology and Evolution. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evu249.The complete genome sequence and annotation of a Campylobacter jejuni strain, MTVDSCj20, isolated from a naturally colonized farm-raised chicken

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Taveirne, M.E., Dunham, D.T., Miller, W.G., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Dirita, V.J. 2014. The complete genome sequence and annotation of a Campylobacter jejuni strain, MTVDSCj20, isolated from a naturally colonized farm-raised chicken. Genome Announcements. 2(4):e00852-14. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00852-14.Natural rpoS mutations contribute to the phenotypic heterogeneity of clonal populations in Escherichia coli O157:H7

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carter, M.Q., Louie, J.W., Huynh, S., Parker, C. 2014. Natural rpoS mutations contribute to the phenotypic heterogeneity of clonal populations in Escherichia coli O157:H7. Food Microbiology. 44:108-118.Complete genome sequences of two Escherichia coli O145:H28 outbreak strains of food origin

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cooper, K.K., Mandrell, R.E., Louie, J.W., Korlach, J., Clark, T.A., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Chain, P.S., Ahmed, S., Carter, M.Q. 2014. Complete genome sequences of two Escherichia coli O145:H28 outbreak strains of food origin. Genome Announcements. 2(3):e00482-14. DOI: 10.1128/genomeA.00482-14..The Campylobacter jejuni RacRS system regulates fumarate utilization in a low oxygen environment

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Van Der Stel, A., Van Mourik, A., Heijmen-Van Dijk, L., Parker, C., Kelly, D., Van Putten, J., Wosten, M. 2014. The Campylobacter jejuni RacRS system regulates fumarate utilization in a low oxygen environment. Environmental Microbiology. DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.12476.The microbiome structure and Campylobacter jejuni transcriptome in naturally-raised chickens

- (Abstract Only)Comparative genomics of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145:H28 demonstrates a common evolutionary lineage with Escherichia coli O157:H7

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cooper, K.K., Mandrell, R.E., Louie, J.W., Korlach, J., Clark, T.A., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Chain, P.S., Ahmed, S., Carter, M.Q. 2014. Comparative genomics of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145:H28 demonstrates a common evolutionary lineage with Escherichia coli O157:H7. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-15-17.Complete genome sequence of salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Thompson Strain RM6836

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Gorski, L.A., Huynh, S. 2013. Complete genome sequence of salmonella enterica subsp. enterica Serovar Thompson Strain RM6836. Genome Announcements. 1(6):e00900-13. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00900-13.Whole Genome Shotgun Analysis: the Resolving Power to Distinguish 2009 and 2010 Clinical Isolates of Salmonella Typhimurium Possessing the Same PFGE Type

- (Abstract Only)Hypervariable purine biosynthesis genes contribute to stress response population heterogeneity in Campylobacter jejuni

- (Abstract Only)The complete genome sequences of 65 Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli strains

- (Abstract Only)Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals Laboratory Salmonella Typhimurium Strain 14028s as a Likely Source of Outbreak Isolates from 2009-2010

- (Abstract Only)The Salmonella transcriptome in lettuce and cilantro soft rot reveals a niche overlap with the animal host intestine

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Goudeau, D.M., Parker, C., Zhou, Y., Sela, S., Kroupitski, Y., Brandl, M. 2013. The Salmonella transcriptome in lettuce and cilantro soft rot reveals a niche overlap with the animal host intestine. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 79:250-262.The hyperosmotic stress response of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cameron, A., Frirdich, E., Huynh, S., Parker, C., Gaynor, E.C. 2012. The hyperosmotic stress response of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Bacteriology. November 2012, 194:(22)6116-6130.RcsB contributes to the distinct stress fitness between Escherichia coli O157:H7 curli variants of 1993 hamburger-associated outbreak strains

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carter, M.Q., Parker, C., Louie, J.W., Huynh, S., Fagerquist, C.K., Mandrell, R.E. 2012. RcsB contributes to the distinct stress fitness between Escherichia coli O157:H7 curli variants of 1993 hamburger-associated outbreak strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. doi:10.0028/AEM.02157-12.Regulation of energy metabolism by the extracytoplasmic function (ECF) s factors of Arcobacter butzleri

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Martinez-Malaxetxeba, I., Mutts, R., Parker, C., Miller, W.G., Huynh, S., Gaastra, W., Van Putten, J.P., Fernandez-Astorga, A., Wosten, M.M. 2012. Regulation of energy metabolism by the extracytoplasmic function (ECF) s factors of Arcobacter butzleri. PLoS One. doi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0044796.FdhTU-modulated formate dehydrogenase expression and electron donor availability enhance recovery of Campylobacter jejuni following host cell infection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pryjma, M., Apel, D., Parker, C., Huynh, S., Gaynor, E.C. 2012. FdhTU-modulated formate dehydrogenase expression and electron donor availability enhance recovery of Campylobacter jejuni following host cell infection. Journal of Bacteriology. 194:3803-3813.E. coli serotype O55:H7 diversity supports parallel acquisition of bacteriophage at Shiga toxin phage insertion sites during evolution of the O157:H7 lineage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kyle, J.L., Cummings, C.A., Parker, C., Quinones, B., Vatta, P., Newton, E., Huynh, S., Swimley, M.S., Degoricija, L., Barker, M., Fontanoz, S., Nguyen, K.M., Patel, R.N., Fang, R., Tebbs, R., Petrauskene, O., Furtado, M., Mandrell, R.E. 2012. E. coli serotype O55:H7 diversity supports parallel acquisition of bacteriophage at Shiga toxin phage insertion sites during evolution of the O157:H7 lineage. Journal of Bacteriology. 194:1885-1896.Distinct transcriptional profiles and phenotypes exhibited by Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Kyle, J.L., Huynh, S., Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Mandrell, R.E. 2012. Distinct transcriptional profiles and phenotypes exhibited by Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 78:455-463.Salmonella biofilm formation on Aspergillus niger involves cellulose - chitin interactions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Brandl, M., Carter, M.Q., Parker, C., Chapman, M.R., Huynh, S., Zhou, Y. 2011. Salmonella biofilm formation on Aspergillus niger involves cellulose  - chitin interactions. PloS ONE 6(10):e25553.Characterization of the extrachromosomal function (ECF) sigma factors of Arcobacter butzleri

- (Abstract Only)The civRT operon is important for Campylobacter jejuni strain 81-176 host cell interactions through regulation of the formate dehydrogenase operon

- (Abstract Only)Mechanisms underlying zoonotic success of Campylobacter jejuni: the CprRS two-component regulatory system influences essential processes, biofilm formation, and pathogenesis

- (Abstract Only)Mechanisms underlying zoonotic success of Campylobacter jejuni: the CprRS two-component regulatory system influences essential processes, biofilm formation, and pathogenesis

- (Abstract Only)Curli variants of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 display distinct survival fitness

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Carter, M.Q., Brandl, M., Louie, J.W., Kyle, J.L., Carychao, D.K., Cooley, M.B., Parker, C., Bates, A.H., Mandrell, R.E. 2011. Curli variants of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 display distinct survival fitness. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:3685-3695.Insights into Evolution of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from Complete Genome Sequence of Closely Related O55:H7 Precursor

- (Abstract Only)The atypical hyperosmotic stress response of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Abstract Only)Molecular Insights into the Phenotypic Divergence in Natural Curli Variants of Escherichia coli O157:H7

- (Abstract Only)Prevalence, distribution and diversity of salmonella enterica in a major produce region of California

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gorski, L.A., Parker, C., Liang, A.S., Cooley, M.B., Jay-Russell, M., Gordus, A., Atwill, R.E., Mandrell, R.E. 2011. Prevalence, distribution and diversity of salmonella enterica in a major produce region of California. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77:2734-2748.Beyond gangliosides: Multiple forms of glycan mimicry exhibited by Campylobacter jejuni in its lipooligosaccharide (LOS)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Houliston, R.S., Vinogradov, E., Li, J., Dzieciatkowska, M., St.Michael, F., Karwaski, M., Brochu, D., Jarrell, H.C., Parker, C., Yuki, N., Mandrell, R.E., Gilbert, M.E. 2011. Beyond gangliosides: Multiple forms of glycan mimicry exhibited by Campylobacter jejuni in its lipooligosaccharide (LOS). Journal of Biological Chemistry. 286:12361-12370.Salmonella transcriptional signature in Tetrahymena phagosomes and role of acid tolerance in passage through the protist

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rehfuss, M.Y., Parker, C., Brandl, M. 2011. Salmonella transcriptional signature in Tetrahymena phagosomes and role of acid tolerance in passage through the protist. The ISME Journal:5:262-273.Comparative genotypes of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis Phage type 30 and 9c strains isolated from three outbreaks associated with raw almonds

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Huynh, S., Quinones, B., Harris, L., Mandrell,2010 R.E. Comparative genotypes of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis Phage type 30 and 9c strains isolated from three outbreaks associated with raw almonds. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76: 3723-3731Growth phase-dependent activation of the DccRS regulon of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wosten, M.M., Van Dijk, L., Parker, C., Guilhabert, M.R., Van Der Meer-Jannsen, Y.P., Wagenaar, J., Van Putten, J.P. 2010. Growth phase-dependent activation of the DccRS regulon of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Bacteriology. 192:2729-2736Phenotypic Divergence in Curli Variants of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7

- (Abstract Only)Transcriptome and phenotypic difference of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates related to the 2006 spinach-associated outbreak reveals variants in the bag

- (Abstract Only)Transcriptome Analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Exposed to Lysates of Lettuce Leaves

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kyle, J.L., Parker, C., Goudeau, D.M., Brandl, M. 2010. Transcriptome Analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Exposed to Lysates of Lettuce Leaves. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76(5):1375-1387Nucleases Encoded by Integrated Elements CJIE2 and CJIE4 Inhibit Natural Transformation of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gaasbeek, E.J., Wagenaar, J.A., Guilhabert, M., Van Putten, J.P., Parker, C., Vanderwal, F.J. 2010. Nucleases Encoded by Integrated Elements CJIE2 and CJIE4 Inhibit Natural Transformation of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Bacteriology. 192:936-941.The Complete Genome of the Human Clinical Isolate Campylobacter upsaliensis RM3195

- (Other)Microarray-based Comparative Genomic Indexing of the Cronobacter genus (Enterobacter sakazakii)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Healy, B., Huynh, S., Mullane, N., O'Brian, S., Iverson, C., Stephen, R., Parker, C., Fanning, S. 2009. Microarray-based Comparative Genomic Indexing of the Cronobacter genus (Enterobacter sakazakii). International Journal of Food Microbiology. 136:159-64Genotyping Campylobacter jejuni by comparative genome indexing: an evaluation with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and flaA SVR  sequencing

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pittenger, L.G., Englen, M.D., Parker, C., Frye, J.G., Quinones, B., Horn, S.T., Son, I., Cray, P.J., Harrison, M.A. 2009. Genotyping Campylobacter jejuni by comparative genome indexing: an evaluation with pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and flaA SVR  sequencing. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(3):337-349.A DNase encoded by integrated element CJIE1 inhibits natural transformation of Campylobacter jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gaasbeck, E.J., Wagenaar, J., Guilhabert, M., Wosten, M.M., Van Putten, J.P., Parker, C., Van Der Wal, F.J. 2009 A DNase encoded by integrated element CJIE1 inhibits natural transformation of Campylobacter jejuni. Journal of Bacteriology. 191:2296-2306.The complete genome sequence and analysis of the human pathogen Campylobacter lari.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Wang, G., Binnewies, T.T., Parker, C. 2008. The complete genome sequence and analysis of the human pathogen Campylobacter lari. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5(4):371-386.Comparative genomic analysis of clinical strains of Campylobacter jejuni from South Africa

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Quinones, B., Guilhabert, M.R., Miller, W.G., Mandrell, R.E., Lastovica, A.J., Parker, C. 2008. Comparative genomic analysis of clinical strains of Campylobacter jejuni from South Africa. PLoS One. 3(4)e2015_1-e2015_10Campylobacter jejuni Lipooligosaccharides: Structures and Biosynthesis

- (Book / Chapter)Gilbert, M., Parker, C., Moran, A.P. 2008. Campylobacter jejuni Lipooligosaccharides: Structures and Biosynthesis. In: Nachamkin, I, Szymanski, C.M., Blaser, M.J., editors. Campylobacter. 3rd Edition. Washington, DC: ASM Press. p. 483-504.The complete genome sequence and analysis of the Epsilonproteobacterium Arcobacter butzleri.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Parker, C., Rubenfield, M., Mendz, G.L., Wosten, M.M., Ussery, D.W., Stolz, J.F., Binnewies, T.T., Hallin, P.F., Wang, G., Malek, J.A., Rogosin, A., Stanker, L.H., Mandrell, R.E. 2007. The complete genome sequence and analysis of the Epsilonproteobacterium Arcobacter butzleri. PLoS One. 2(12):e1358.Common Genomic Features of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. doylei Strains Distinguish Them from C. jejuni subsp. jejuni

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Miller, W.G., Horn, S.T., Lastovica, A.J. 2007. Common Genomic Features of Campylobacter jejuni subsp. doylei Strains Distinguish Them from C. jejuni subsp. jejuni. BMC Microbiology. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/7/50Detection and Genotyping of Arcobacter and Campylobacter Isolates from Retail Chicken Samples by Use of DNA Oligonucleotide Arrays

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Quinones, B., Parker, C., Janda Jr, J.M., Miller, W.G., Mandrell, R.E. 2007. Detection and Genotyping of Arcobacter and Campylobacter Isolates from Retail Chicken Samples by Use of DNA Oligonucleotide Arrays. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(11)3645-3655CHARACTERIZATION OF GENETICALLY-MATCHED ISOLATES OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI REVEALS MUTATIONS IN GENES INVOLVED IN FLAGELLAR BIOSYNTHESIS ALTER THE ORGANISM'S VIRULENCE POTENTIAL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Malik-Kale, P., Rapheal, B., Parker, C., Joens, L., Klena, J., Quinones, B., Keech, A., Konkel, M. 2007. Characterization of genetically-matched isolates of campylobacter jejuni reveals mutations in genes involved in flagellar biosynthesis alter the organism's virulence potential. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(10) 3123-3136IDENTIFICATION OF GENOMIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI SUBSP. JEJUNI AND CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI SUBSP. DOYLEI AT THE NAP LOCUS LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A C. JEJUNI SUBSPECIATION MULTIPLEX PCR METHOD

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, W.G., Parker, C., Heath, S., Lastovica, A. 2007. Identification of genomic differences between campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni and C. jejuni subsp. doylei at the nap locus leads to the development of a C. jejuni subspeciation multiplex pcr method. BioMed Central Microbiology. 7:11.Structural analysis of the capsular polysaccharide from Campylobacter jejuni RM1221

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gilbert, M., Mandrell, R.E., Parker, C., Li, Jianjun, Vinogradov, E. 2007. Structural analysis of the capsular polysaccharide from Campylobacter jejuni RM1221. ChemBioChem. 8(6):625-631.COMPARATIVE GENOMIC ANALYSIS OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI STRAINS REVEALS DIVERSITY DUE TO GENOMIC ELEMENTS SIMILAR TO THOSE PRESENT IN C. JEJUNI STRAIN RM1221

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Quinones, B., Miller, W.G., Horn, S.T., Mandrell, R.E. 2006. Comparative genomic analysis of Campylobacter jejuni strains reveals diversity due to genomic elements similar to those present in C. jejuni strain RM1221. Journal of Clinical Microbiology.44:11:4125-4135THE CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI PHOS/PHOR OPERON REPRESENTS A NON-CLASSICAL PHOSPHATE-SENSITIVE TWO-COMPONENT SYSTEM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wosten, M.M., Parker, C., Van Mourik, A., Guilhabert, M.R., Heijmen-Van Dijk, L., Van Putten, J. 2006. The Campylobacter jejuni phos/phor operon represents a non-classical phosphate-sensitive two-component system. Molecular Microbiology.62:1:278-291COMPARISON OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI LOS BIOSYNTHESIS LOCI FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Horn, S.T., Gilbert, M., Miller, W.G., Woodward, D., Mandrell, R.E. Comparison of campylobacter jejuni los biosynthesis loci from a variety of sources. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43:2771-2781.MAJOR STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES AND NOVEL POTENTIAL VIRULENCE MECHANISMS FROM THE GENOMES OF MULTIPLE CAMPYLOBACTER SPECIES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fouts, D.E., Mongodin, E.F., Mandrell, R.E., Miller, W.G., Rasko, D.A., Ravel, J., Brinkac, L.M., Deboy, R.T., Parker, C., Daugherty, S.C. 2005. Major structural differences and novel potential virulence mechanisms from the genomes of multiple Campylobacter species. PLoS Biology 3(1):e15.GENETIC BASIS FOR THE VARIATION IN THE LIPOOLIGOSACCHARIDE OUTER CORE OF CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI AND POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION OF GLYCOSYLTRANSFERASE GENES WITH POST-INFECTIOUS NEUROPATHIES

- (Book / Chapter)Gilbert, M., Godschalk, P., Parker, C., Endtz, H., Wakarchuk, W.W. 2005. Genetic basis for the variation in the lipooligosaccharide outer core of campylobacter jejuni and possible association of glycosyltransferase genes with post-infectious neuropathies. In: Ketley, J., Konkel, M.E., editors. Campylobacter jejuni: New Perspectives in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Norfolk, UK, Horizon Scientific Press, 219-248.DIFFERENTIATION OF CAMPYLOBACTER COLI, CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI, CAMPYLOBACTER LARI AND CAMPYLOBACTER UPSALIENSIS USING A MULTIPLEX PCR DEVELOPED FROM THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF THE LIPID A GENE LPXA.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klena, J.D., Parker, C., Knibb, K., Ibbitt, C., Devane, P.M., Horn, S.T., Miller, W.G., Konkel, M. 2004. Differentiation of campylobacter coli, campylobacter jejuni, campylobacter lari and campylobacter upsaliensis using a multiplex pcr developed from the nucleotide sequence of the lipid a gene lpxa. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 42(12):5549-5557.GENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE LIPOOLIGOSACCHARIDE BIOSYNTHETIC LOCI OF THE MUCOSAL PATHOGEN, CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI

- (Proceedings)PARKER,C., HORN,S.T., GILBERT,M., GENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE LIPOOLIGOSACCHARIDE BIOSYNTHETIC LOCI OF THE MUCOSAL PATHOGEN, CAMPYLOBACTER JEJUNI, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICROBIAL GENOMES.MITIGATION OF AVIAN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT FUNCTION BY SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS PRODUCING HIGH-MILECULAR-MASS LIPOPPOLYSACCHARIDE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parker, C., Harmon, B.G., Guard, J.Y. 2002. MITIGATION OF AVIAN REPRODUCTIVE TRACT FUNCTION BY SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS PRODUCING HIGH-MILECULAR-MASS LIPOPPOLYSACCHARIDE. Manual of Environmental Microbiology. 4:538-545.PATHOGENESIS OF NON-FLAGELLATE MUTANTS DERIVED FROM SALMONELLA             ENTERITIDIS IN CHICKS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE MICROHETEROGENEITY OF SALMONELLA SEROTYPES              TYPHIMURIUM, ENTERITIDIS AND SCHWARZENGRUND

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EGG CONTAMINATION BY SALMONELLA SEROVAR ENTERITIDIS FOLLOWING              VACCINATION WITH DELTA-AROA SALMONELLA SEROVAR TYPHIMURIUM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)CLINICAL AND VETERINARY ISOLATES OF SALMONELLA ENTERICA SEROVAR            ENTERITIDIS DEFECTIVE IN LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE O-CHAIN POLYMERIZATION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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