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Parasite strategies for success: Hematodinium sp. infection in the Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus)
Hematodinium sp. is a dinoflagellate parasite that, from a host range perspective, is a generalist, infecting a variety of wild and commercially very valuable crustacean species (Davies et al., 2019; Wang et al., 2017). Read more
Evolutionary ecology of host-parasite interactions
Proposed Start Date. September 2022. The body is home to trillions of microbes. There has been a surge of interest on the effects of these microbes on host health, often as agents of infectious disease. Read more
Investigating the relationship between two unique apicomplexan parasite organelles: the Eimeria refractile body and Plasmodium crystalloid
Apicomplexan parasites are widespread protozoan parasites of animals. The phylum Apicomplexa contains thousands of species and includes major pathogens of humans, domestic animals and livestock. Read more
Novel anti-pathogen regulatory mechanisms driven by Human Guanylate Binding Proteins
Human GBPs are a family of seven ~65kDa GTPases whose expression is upregulated by IFNg, for example during an infection. All mammalian GBPs contain a GTPase domain and a C-terminal helical region. Read more
Molecular mechanisms and evolution of apicomplexan parasite/host interaction
Apicomplexan parasites include disease agents responsible for malaria, toxoplasmosis, and other major diseases of humans and livestock. Read more
Using microfluidics and flow cytometry to develop novel diagnostics for Leishmaniasis
The Leishmaniases are a group of neglected tropical diseases caused by >20 species of Leishmania parasites that are spread by >90 species of phlebotomine sand flies. 1 billion people in Africa, Asia, the Americas and the Mediterranean are at risk, with the poor and malnourished being disproportionately affected. Read more
Self funded BMS Project: Parasite behaviour analysis using artificial intelligence
Applications accepted for PhD Only. Early diagnosis of bacterial or parasitic infections optimises the patient’s chances of survival. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: Environmental DNA from Fasciola parasites as a novel biomarker to improve agriculture in the UK
Fasciola hepatica, usually termed "the temperate liver fluke", is found worldwide and causes disease known as fasciolosis. This infection caused by helminth parasites, primarily impacts on ruminant production, including within the UK and many other European countries. Read more
Self funded BMS Project: The impact of type 2 immunity on haematopoiesis and consequences for host immune function
Applications accepted for PhD Only. Haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) sense peripheral inflammation allowing immune cell production in the bone marrow to be tailored to ongoing demands. Read more
Ultrastructural analysis of the mouse whipworm as a model for human trichuriasis
Gastrointestinal dwelling nematode parasites are extremely successful parasites of both man and animals infecting over a billion people worldwide and are responsible for considerable morbidity and ill health worldwide. Read more
Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes
The common theme of our work is the biochemistry and evolution of photosynthesis. Read more
Threats to One Health from global spread of cardiopulmonary nematodes under climate change
Lungworms in the genus Angiostrongylus are linked to emerging diseases in animals and humans, including through pneumonia, bleeding disorders and meningitis. Read more
Identification of Neuropeptide-gated Ion Channels in Nematode Parasites
Neurotransmitter-gated ion channels represent well-established anthelmintic targets, yet many ion channel families remain underexploited for nematode parasite… Read more
Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation
In the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation, scientists and clinicians work together to promote and develop research, drug discovery, and improvements in patient care. Read more
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