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Winter 2021 Santelli Group Gathering

Who says you can't have a winter gathering outside in December in Minnesota.  Bring on the snow!  Bring on the chili, soup, and hot chocolate!

Group members and family of the Santelli Lab in front of an outdoor firepit with snow falling around them.

Santelli Geomicrobiology and Bioremediation Research Group

Rocks coated with lichens and black mineral staining

Mission

In the Santelli Geomicrobiology lab, our research examines the interactions between minerals, metals, and microorganisms, including fungi.  We seek to understand how biomineralization, biocorrosion, and metabolic activity influence the fate and distribution of metals, nutrients, and pollutants in the environment. Our specific research objectives are driven by conducting fundamental scientific research on environmentally relevant biogeochemical processes and key elements in nature that are further influenced by anthropogenic activities, such as mining and agriculture.