Leslie K. Daille

I am a microbiologist and microbial ecologist interested in understanding how microorganisms and their interactions shape biological processes across diverse environments, from marine ecosystems to host-associated systems. My research focuses on microbial interactions, symbiosis, and the molecular mechanisms underlying complex ecological relationships.

My work spans surface-associated microbial communities, biofilms, and host–microbe interactions, with relevance to environmental, industrial, and clinical contexts, and more recently explores microbial symbiosis in Antarctic marine sponges. I am an active member of the Early Career Scientist Committee of the International Society for Microbial Ecology - ISME, where I serve as Media Manager, contributing to the visibility of early career researchers and fostering an inclusive international scientific community.