How does a Superbug evolve?. Bacteria are key parts of the human microbiome, and we carry as many bacterial cells as our own representing hundreds or thousands of species in any individual. Read more
Breast cancer remains a critical health challenge worldwide, but beneficial gut microbes, especially certain Bifidobacterium strains, have shown promise in suppressing tumour growth by bolstering the immune response. Read more
This studentship aims to 1) explore the genomic indicators for Campylobacter virulence (invasion into the bloodstream), compare antimicrobial resistance… Read more
We are looking for a motivated and computationally interested student, to work on a bioinformatic project on cutting-edge metagenomics and clinical translation. Read more
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease affecting 1 in 200 people in the UK. Recurrent infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa are common and lead to worse clinical outcomes. Read more
Food businesses work diligently to produce safe foods, and this task is made challenging by the diverse microbes that can find their way into food ingredients and food production settings. Read more
Project Supervisor - Dr Benjamin Evans. Secondary Supervisor & Organisation - Dr Emma Waters, Quadram Institute. Understanding the mechanisms used by bacterial pathogens to adapt to drug exposure and host infection is key to developing new approaches to combat them. Read more
Primary Supervisor - Dr Alper Akay. Secondary Supervisor & Organisation - Gwen Le Gall, University of East Anglia. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential micronutrient synthesised exclusively by bacteria and archaea. Read more
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