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MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Uncovering the molecular mechanisms underpinning A. baumannii virulence
Outline. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. Acinetobacter baumannii, is the leading cause of nosocomial infections worldwide, where its high resistance to antibiotic treatment and ability to cause lethal infections, has led to its categorisation as a “critical priority” pathogen by the WHO1. Read more
Molecular mechanisms underpinning A. baumannii virulence
. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health threat. Acinetobacter baumannii, is the leading cause of nosocomial infections worldwide, where its high resistance to antibiotic treatments and ability to cause lethal infections, has led to its categorisation as a “critical priority” pathogen by the WHO1. Read more
The potential role of microplastics in antimicrobial resistance and virulence phenotypes of human-associated microbes
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences
Microplastics (MPs) are universal pollutants affecting all forms of life on the planet. Humans consume up to 100,000 MP particles each year which continuously accumulate in different organs of the body. Read more
Cell Envelope of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: biogenesis and role in virulence
The genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in humans, encodes a number of genes dedicated to lipid biosynthesis and transport. Read more
Regulation of virulence and biofilm formation by quorum sensing and the "stress alarmone" ppGpp in gram-negative pathogenic bacteria.
We are investigating the complex interplay between cell-cell signalling (quorum sensing), microbial lifestyle (i.e., free-living planktonic cultures vs sessile biofilm communities), growth phase and virulence in gram-negative bacteria. Read more
MSc by Research: Understanding temperature-dependent virulence regulation in bacterial pathogens
Bacterial pathogens respond rapidly to environmental change, in ways that can influence their growth, virulence, antimicrobial resistance and, therefore, infection outcomes. Read more
(BBSRC NWD) Understanding how commensal bacteria modulate the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
The microbes that live on and in the human body do not do so alone. Bacteria which cause infections – pathogenic bacteria – infect as part of diverse, polymicrobial communities. Read more
Understanding how interaction with the host influences virulence and antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a leading pathogen globally and also asymptomatically colonises the upper respiratory tract of more… Read more
EASTBIO: The contribution of environmental sensing by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to antimicrobial resistance and infection outcomes
Bacterial pathogens possess remarkable phenotypic plasticity, enabling them to survive in a range of hostile environments. Read more
Unravelling host pathogen interactions by pulse dipolar electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy under near native conditions
In the dogma of modern structural biology, structure determines biomolecular function with implications for dysfunction and disease. Read more
Investigating the role of bacterial surface proteins in Streptococcus uberis bovine mastitis
The impact of antimicrobial resistance is growing, affecting the treatment of human and veterinary infections throughout the world. Read more
EASTBIO-Peptide-based precision anti-infectives for prophylaxis and treatment of foodborne listeriosis
Research Group:
Centre for Inflammation Research
Listeriosis is a life-threatening food-borne infection caused by the facultative intracellular pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Clinical manifestations are severe and include meningoencephalitis, bacteremia, stillbirth and neonatal sepsis. Read more
E5 DLA Project; Investigating the Biodiversity and Ecological Determinants of Fungus Gnats (Sciaridae): An Emerging Pest in Glasshouse Environments
Research Group:
Institute of Ecology & Evolution
As the UK transitions towards a ban on peat in plant-growing media, the adoption of more sustainable alternatives such as wood fibre, wood chips, and green compost has led to a rise in the prevalence of fungus gnats in glasshouse environments, where they can become significant pests. Read more
Investigating functions of the staphylococcal type VII secretion systems
Staphylococcus aureus, a highly versatile bacterial pathogen, is a leading cause of infections in animals and humans. It causes a range of serious conditions in humans including pneumonia and endocarditis, and is major cause of hospital-associated infections. Read more
Hydrogen Integration in Multi-Energy Systems
The genome of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis in humans, encodes a number of genes dedicated to lipid biosynthesis and transport. Read more