Carl E. Cerniglia Data-verified

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Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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87 h-index 410 pubs 26,355 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Carl E. Cerniglia's research focuses on the biotransformation and biodegradation of environmental contaminants, particularly polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and azo dyes. He investigates the microbial degradation processes occurring in aquatic environments and the molecular mechanisms underlying these transformations. His work also examines the impact of chemical exposures, such as triclosan and tetracycline, on human and animal intestinal microbiota. This includes assessing changes in microbial populations, immune responses (IgA), and functional activities within the gut microbiome, often utilizing bioreactor models and molecular techniques like polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Cerniglia's research extends to the isolation and characterization of diverse bacterial communities, for instance, those found in tattoo inks, and their ability to decolorize various azo dyes. He employs advanced analytical techniques such as high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy in his studies. His collaborations at the National Center for Toxicological Research involve researchers like Ohgew Kweon, Sangeeta Khare, Kuppan Gokulan, and Jinshan Jin, with whom he has co-authored multiple publications.

With an h-index of 86 and over 410 publications accumulating more than 26,000 citations, Cerniglia is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His recent work in 2024 includes studies on microbial degradation of PAHs and the effects of triclosan exposure on rat microbiomes. He has also investigated adaptive responses of bacteria to antibiotic-impregnated catheters and the impact of chronic tetracycline exposure on human intestinal microbiota.

Metrics

  • h-index: 87
  • Publications: 410
  • Citations: 26,355

Selected Publications

  • Early Developmental Exposure to Triclosan Impacts Fecal Microbial Populations, IgA and Functional Activities of the Rat Microbiome (2024)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Phylogenetically diverse bacteria isolated from tattoo inks, an azo dye-rich environment, decoloize a wide range of azo dyes (2021)
  • Pragmatic Strategy for Fecal Specimen Storage and the Corresponding Test Methods for Clostridioides difficile Diagnosis (2021)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Impact of Chronic Tetracycline Exposure on Human Intestinal Microbiota in a Continuous Flow Bioreactor Model (2021)
    12 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Dynamic Adaptive Response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Clindamycin/Rifampicin-Impregnated Catheters (2021)
    22 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Phylogenetically diverse bacteria isolated from tattoo inks, an azo dye-rich environment, decolorize a wide range of azo dyes (2021)
    7 citations DOI OpenAlex

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