
Deadly Bacteria May Be Moving to a Beach Near You
Illnesses from stealthy pathogens known as Vibrio are advancing northward along numerous coasts, potentially ruining your summer vacation
Kyle Brumfield is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies and in the university’s department of cellular biology and molecular genetics. He specializes in microbial ecology, molecular genetics and global infectious diseases. Brumfield researches Vibrio evolution and climate-linked outbreaks, as well as approaches for early-warning systems to protect public health at beaches and along drinking-water distribution chains.

Deadly Bacteria May Be Moving to a Beach Near You
Illnesses from stealthy pathogens known as Vibrio are advancing northward along numerous coasts, potentially ruining your summer vacation