Cartmell Lab

Advancing Through Nature’s Potential

Our Research Focus

Approach

Microbial Exploration

Our research focuses on exploring extremophilic environments to discover new bioactive natural products. By leveraging advanced microfluidic technologies, we conduct high-throughput screening against a variety of targets, aiming to address critical health challenges.

Innovation

Transformative Solutions

Through collaborative innovation, we strive to harness the therapeutic potential of extremophilic microbes. Our aim is to translate the unique adaptations of these microbes into powerful therapeutic agents, bringing hope to those in need.

Benefits

Unique Discoveries

By targeting extremophilic microbes in ocean and desert environments, we uncover rare metabolites with potent biological activities. Our interdisciplinary approach merges ocean and desert microbiology, natural product chemistry, and bioengineering to unlock Earth's hidden microbial biodiversity for the benefit of patients.