The CARE Lab, led by Dr. Charlotte Michaux at the University of Rennes, investigates how bacterial pathogens survive antibiotic treatment and cause hard-to-treat infections. Focusing on clinical pathogens like Enterococcus faecium and Enterobacter cloacae, the lab explores the molecular mechanisms of antibiotic persistence and tolerance. Combining genomics, clinical microbiology, and infection models, the team aims to uncover new strategies to combat chronic and relapsing infections in the context of rising antimicrobial resistance.
