My research focuses on the study of microbial biofilms and the development of alternative strategies for the control of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. I aim to understand how microbial communities organize themselves, interact with one another, and respond to the host, the environment, and different antimicrobial pressures, using molecular, microbiological, and imaging approaches, including PCR/qPCR, next-generation sequencing, fluorescence/confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy.     

An important component of my work is the evaluation of alternative antibiofilm and antimicrobial approaches, including bacteriophages, natural products, honey, plant extracts, probiotic-derived metabolites, and other bioactive compounds, either alone or in combination with conventional antimicrobials, with particular emphasis on multidrug-resistant pathogens.

I integrate these studies within a One Health framework, linking human, animal, and environmental health. My research addresses biofilm-forming microorganisms of clinical, food, aquaculture, and environmental relevance, including antimicrobial resistance in food chains and aquatic ecosystems. The ultimate goal is to contribute to more effective, sustainable, and applicable prevention and control strategies in Public Health, food safety, and environmental protection, promoting translational and interdisciplinary research