Senior Research Scientist specializing in R&D microbiology, with a Ph.D. in veterinary science and deep expertise in biofilms. Currently leading the microbiology laboratory at SPARTHA Medical, where I develop antimicrobial coatings and hydrogels for medical devices. My research spans biofilm architecture, pathogenesis, and innovative treatment strategies. An inventor with multiple patents, I have also held research positions at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany) and the University of California, Santa Cruz (USA). In addition to my scientific work, I am a writer and dedicated educator, actively contributing to the academic community through publications, teaching, and workshops.
Investigating Helicobacter pylori biofilm formation and its potential role in pathogenesis in the lab of Dr. Karen Ottemann. Transcriptomic and genetic approaches to identify genes associated with H. pylori biofilm growth. Mouse-models for H. pylori infections and imaging approaches (CSLM and SEM) to characterize the biofilm structure its components. Top publication:
S. Hathroubi, S. Hu and K. M Ottemann. Genetic requirement and transcriptomics of Helicobacter pylori biofilm formation on abiotic and biotic surfaces. npj Biofilms Microbiomes 6, 56 (2020)
S. Hathroubi, S. L. Servetas, I. Windham, D. S. Merrell, K. M Ottemann. Helicobacter pylori biofilm formation and its potential role in pathogenesis. Microbiol and Mol Biol Rev 82(2):e00001-18 (2018)
S. Hathroubi, J. Zerebinski and K. M Ottemann. Helicobacter pylori biofilm involves a multigene stress-biased response, including a structural role for flagella. mBio 9(5):e01973-18 (2018)
S. Tachiyama, K. L. Chan, X. Liu, S. Hathroubi, B. Peterson, M. F. Khan, K. M. Ottemann, J. Liu and A. Roujeinikova. The flagellar motor protein FliL forms a scaffold of circumferentially positioned rings required for stator activation. PNAS 119(4)e2118401119 (2022)
