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Steven L. Foley
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Research Microbiologist
Also affiliated: Creighton University (2006); Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (United States) (2020); Marshfield Clinic (2006–2012); Center for Veterinary Medicine (2003–2006); United States Food and Drug Administration (2003–2026); University of Alberta (2006); Public Health Agency of Canada (2014); Wayne State University (2006); Sam Houston State University (2010); Government of the United States of America (2026); Henry Ford Hospital (2006); Laboratoire National de Référence (2014); Food and Drug Administration (2024–2026); Conway School of Landscape Design (2004–2008); North Dakota State University (2000–2003)
Faculty Researcher
42 h-index
184 pubs
6,037 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Dr. Steven L. Foley directs the Division of Microbiology at the FDA National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), where his research focuses on zoonotic diseases, food safety, and the microbial assessment of FDA-regulated products. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology/Infectious Diseases from North Dakota State University. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, where he developed methods for tracking Salmonella in food-animal species, Dr. Foley joined NCTR in 2009.
His work investigates the genetics, biology, and public health relevance of bacterial plasmids, particularly within *Salmonella enterica*. Recent publications examine the dynamics of the antimicrobial resistance mobilome in enteric bacteria, genomic diversity, and virulence gene profiles of *Salmonella* serovars, and the use of genotypic analyses for plasmid characterization. Dr. Foley's research also extends to evaluating antibacterial agents, including copper oxide nanoparticles, for applications against foodborne pathogens and assessing the efficacy of sporicidal agents against *Bacillus* spores.
Dr. Foley holds an h-index of 41 with over 5,900 citations from 182 publications. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate faculty at the University of Arkansas and a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. He has also completed leadership programs, including Leadership Arkansas and Leadership in a Democratic Society.
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- h-index: 42
- Publications: 184
- Citations: 6,037
Selected Publications
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria skin infections associated with tattoos (2026)
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Thematic and collaborative structures in food distribution research: a systematic mapping with topic modeling and bibliometrics (2026)
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Genomic characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants in <i>Salmonella</i> Infantis isolated from human, food, and animal sources (2026)
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Investigating the pathogenesis of HCoV-NL63 in bronchial/tracheal and small airway human epithelial cells: Monitoring of cell viability, cell cycle, virus replication, and cytokines production (2026)
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Comparison of the Presence of Heavy Metal Resistance Genes in Salmonella enterica and Their Association with Antibiotic Resistance (2025)
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Quantitative proteomic and phenotypic responses of urinary pathogens to CuO/Cu₂O nanoparticles (2025)
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Species-Specific Stress Responses to Selenium Nanoparticles in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis (2025)
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The newly identified <i>grdA</i> gene confers high-level plazomicin resistance in <i>Salmonella enterica</i> serovars (2025)
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Salmonella enterica serovar Schwarzengrund: Distribution, Virulence, and Antimicrobial Resistance (2025)
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Causes, patterns, and epidemiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820 (2024)
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Microbiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820 (2024)
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Salmonella enterica virulence databases and bioinformatic analysis tools development (2024)
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Coupling antitoxins and blue/white screening with <i>parAB</i> /resolvase mutation as a strategy for <i>Salmonella</i> spp. plasmid curing (2024)
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The acquired pco gene cluster in Salmonella enterica mediates resistance to copper (2024)
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Salmonella enterica Virulence Databases and Bioinformatic Analysis Tools Development (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Sung Guk Kim
United States Food and Drug Administration
12 shared publications
In database
- Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. <i>venerealis</i> P4531 from a Rhesus Monkey
- Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter coli Strain P4581, a Hybrid Carrying Campylobacter jejuni Genomic Content, Isolated from Rhesus Monkey, Macaca mulatta
- Draft Genome Sequence of Ralstonia pickettii Strain NCTR106, Isolated from Milk Carton Paperboard
- Complete Genome Sequence of Terrisporobacter glycolicus Strain WW3900, Isolated from Influent Wastewater at a Research Center with Multiple-Species Research Animal Facilities
- Genome sequence of <i>Gordonia alkaliphila</i> strain WW102, isolated from influent wastewater at a research center with multiple-species research animal facilities
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Dereje D. Gudeta
United States Food and Drug Administration
11 shared publications
In database
- Genotypic analyses of IncHI2 plasmids from enteric bacteria
- In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens
- The acquired pco gene cluster in Salmonella enterica mediates resistance to copper
- Development of an antimicrobial resistance plasmid transfer gene database for enteric bacteria
- Versatile allelic replacement and self-excising integrative vectors for plasmid genome mutation and complementation
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Jing Han
National Center for Toxicological Research
10 shared publications
In database
- Incompatibility Group I1 (IncI1) Plasmids: Their Genetics, Biology, and Public Health Relevance
- The Dynamics of the Antimicrobial Resistance Mobilome of Salmonella enterica and Related Enteric Bacteria
- Genomic Diversity, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence Gene Profiles of <i>Salmonella</i> Serovar Kentucky Isolated from Humans, Food, and Animal Ceca Content Sources in the United States
- Genotypic analyses of IncHI2 plasmids from enteric bacteria
- In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Ohgew Kweon
United States Food and Drug Administration
8 shared publications
In database
- Causes, patterns, and epidemiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
- Detection of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria from commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks
- Pragmatic Strategy for Fecal Specimen Storage and the Corresponding Test Methods for Clostridioides difficile Diagnosis
- Recalls of tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States and a follow-up microbiological survey of inks with a previous recall history
- Detection, Genophenotypic Characterization, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Microbial Contaminants
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Christine V. Summage-West
National Center for Toxicological Research
8 shared publications
In database
- Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter fetus subsp. <i>venerealis</i> P4531 from a Rhesus Monkey
- Complete Genome Sequence of Campylobacter coli Strain P4581, a Hybrid Carrying Campylobacter jejuni Genomic Content, Isolated from Rhesus Monkey, Macaca mulatta
- Draft Genome Sequence of Ralstonia pickettii Strain NCTR106, Isolated from Milk Carton Paperboard
- Complete Genome Sequence of Terrisporobacter glycolicus Strain WW3900, Isolated from Influent Wastewater at a Research Center with Multiple-Species Research Animal Facilities
- Complete Genome Sequence of Bacillus toyonensis Strain HA0190, Isolated from a Commercial Hydroxyapatite Product Extensively Used as a Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Bijay K. Khajanchi
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
8 shared publications
In database
- In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Increased Virulence of Salmonella
- Development of an antimicrobial resistance plasmid transfer gene database for enteric bacteria
- Genetic relatedness and virulence potential of Salmonella Schwarzengrund strains with or without an IncFIB-IncFIC(FII) fusion plasmid isolated from food and clinical sources
- Expression of Genes Located on the Incompatibility Group FIB Plasmids at Transcription and Protein Levels in Iron-Modified Growth Conditions
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Miseon Park
National Center for Toxicological Research
7 shared publications
In database
- Synthesis of Antibacterial Copper Oxide Nanoparticles by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids: Potential Application against Foodborne Pathogens
- Genome sequence of <i>Gordonia alkaliphila</i> strain WW102, isolated from influent wastewater at a research center with multiple-species research animal facilities
- Species-Specific Stress Responses to Selenium Nanoparticles in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis
- Draft Genome Sequences of Eight Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains
- Draft Genome Sequences of 12 Panton-Valentine Leucocidin-Positive and Multidrug-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from an Intensive Care Unit in Pakistan
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Shaohua Zhao
Center for Veterinary Medicine (US)
7 shared publications
- Infection biology of <i>Salmonella enterica</i>
- Genomic Diversity, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence Gene Profiles of <i>Salmonella</i> Serovar Kentucky Isolated from Humans, Food, and Animal Ceca Content Sources in the United States
- The acquired pco gene cluster in Salmonella enterica mediates resistance to copper
- Development of an antimicrobial resistance plasmid transfer gene database for enteric bacteria
- Genetic relatedness and virulence potential of Salmonella Schwarzengrund strains with or without an IncFIB-IncFIC(FII) fusion plasmid isolated from food and clinical sources
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Kidon Sung
National Center for Toxicological Research
6 shared publications
In database
- Synthesis of Antibacterial Copper Oxide Nanoparticles by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids: Potential Application against Foodborne Pathogens
- Whole-Genome Sequences of Nine Hospital-Associated Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Strains
- Draft Genome Sequences of 27 Hospital-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated in Minnesota
- Species-Specific Stress Responses to Selenium Nanoparticles in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis
- Draft Genome Sequences of Eight Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Sunghyun Yoon
National Center for Toxicological Research (US)
6 shared publications
- Causes, patterns, and epidemiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
- Detection of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria from commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks
- Recalls of tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States and a follow-up microbiological survey of inks with a previous recall history
- Detection, Genophenotypic Characterization, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Microbial Contaminants
- Microbiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Sandeep Kondakala
National Center for Toxicological Research
6 shared publications
In database
- Causes, patterns, and epidemiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
- Detection of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria from commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks
- Recalls of tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States and a follow-up microbiological survey of inks with a previous recall history
- Detection, Genophenotypic Characterization, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Microbial Contaminants
- Microbiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Seong‐Jae Kim
National Center for Toxicological Research
6 shared publications
In database
- Causes, patterns, and epidemiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
- Detection of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria from commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks
- Recalls of tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States and a follow-up microbiological survey of inks with a previous recall history
- Detection, Genophenotypic Characterization, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Microbial Contaminants
- Microbiology of tattoo-associated infections since 1820
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Saeed Khan
National Center for Toxicological Research
5 shared publications
In database
- Whole-Genome Sequences of Nine Hospital-Associated Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Strains
- Draft Genome Sequences of 27 Hospital-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated in Minnesota
- Species-Specific Stress Responses to Selenium Nanoparticles in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus mirabilis
- Draft Genome Sequences of Eight Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains
- Draft Genome Sequences of 12 Panton-Valentine Leucocidin-Positive and Multidrug-Resistant Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated from an Intensive Care Unit in Pakistan
Nesreen Aljahdali
United States Food and Drug Administration (US)
5 shared publications
- Infection biology of <i>Salmonella enterica</i>
- Genetic relatedness and virulence potential of Salmonella Schwarzengrund strains with or without an IncFIB-IncFIC(FII) fusion plasmid isolated from food and clinical sources
- Draft Genome Sequences of 27 Hospital-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Strains Isolated in Minnesota
- Microbial Genetics and Clonal Dissemination of Salmonella enterica Serotype Javiana Isolated from Human Populations in Arkansas, USA
- Coupling antitoxins and blue/white screening with <i>parAB</i> /resolvase mutation as a strategy for <i>Salmonella</i> spp. plasmid curing
Suad Algarni
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
5 shared publications
In database
- The Dynamics of the Antimicrobial Resistance Mobilome of Salmonella enterica and Related Enteric Bacteria
- Genotypic analyses of IncHI2 plasmids from enteric bacteria
- In silico analyses of diversity and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile genetics elements, for plasmids of enteric pathogens
- Development of an antimicrobial resistance plasmid transfer gene database for enteric bacteria
- Transcriptomic analyses of a <i>Salmonella enterica-Escherichia coli</i> pair following exposure to tetracycline during <i>in vitro</i> conjugation experiments
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