Marine Biological Laboratory

The Maynard and Suzanne Goldman Lectureship

7/6/09 - 8:30 AM, Candle House 104

"Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidizing Bacteria (Anammox): Their Environmental Role"
J. Gijs Kuenen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

J. Gijs Kuenen is professor of microbiology at the Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands. The research of Kuenen is typical for the tradition of the Delft School of Microbiology with a strong interest in microbial physiology and the application. Focus is on the interactions of the microbe with its biotic and abiotic environment. His interest is in nitrogen and sulfur cycling by bacteria, in particular the ecophysiology and environmental role of bacteria involved in nitrification/denitrification and the anammox process. Research on the sulfur oxidizing bacteria also concentrates on their ecophysiology, including competition and on their application in the treatment of (industrial) wastewater.

About the Maynard and Suzanne Goldman Lectureship:
Suzanne and Maynard Goldman first came to Woods Hole when Maynard was named to the Council of Visitors in 1998. He served in this capacity and on the MBL’s finance committee until 2003. During this time the Goldmans developed a strong affection for the MBL’s professional staff and the exciting work being done here. Maynard and Suzanne have both had a particular interest in ongoing research and developments in the environmental sciences. Maynard has worked with a number of non-profits in this area, served as chairman of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust for more than 15 years and has been a member of the advisory board of the National Whale Conservation Fund. The Goldmans live in Boston and Grantham, NH. They are pleased to be able to sponsor this lectureship to help continue the tradition of excellence at the MBL.