Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance as one of the most significant risks facing the world. Our research focuses on the evolution of resistance in complex microbial communities found in human, animal and environmental microbiomes.

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BlueAdapt

A Horizon Europe project examining how climate change can impact coastal pathogens and human health.
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Is antimicrobial resistance in rivers a public health risk?

This PhD project is investigating the health implications of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in rivers and lakes.
Impact

Impacting UK government strategy on AMR

We are transforming how policy and practice treat the spread of drug-resistant microbes in the environment.
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Exploring understudied aspects of antimicrobial resistance

Generating the largest public database on antibiotic concentrations that increase AMR for individual compounds and antibiotic mixtures.
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Contributing to global AMR policy at the United Nations

Our researchers are advisers on antimicrobial resistance to global health bodies, including the World Health Organisation and United Nations.
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Macro-evolution and adaptive radiations in bacteria

This NERC-funded project is improving understanding of the ecological and evolutionary drivers of biodiversity in bacteria.
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Microplastics as vectors of AMR in aquatic systems

This PhD project is assessing the importance of microplastics for the growth, enrichment and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance.
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A conceptual framework for AMR in livestock systems

An international collaboration exploring how to reduce antimicrobial use in beef livestock in Argentina.
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Antibiotic resistance in coastal waters

An Environment Agency partnership to determine the spread of antibiotic resistant E. coli in the environment.
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Evolution of opportunistic pathogens

Understanding the ecology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance in opportunistic pathogens.
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Antimicrobial resistance in rivers

Analysing the contribution of wastewater treatment discharge to antibiotic resistance.
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Understanding the evolution of antimicrobial resistance

How do environmental factors shape the ratio of vertical to horizontal resistance evolution?
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