Project Outline:
We have many ideas for research projects investigating Clostridium difficile, an antibiotic resistant superbug which causes both healthcare-associated and community-associated infections. Our One Health-focussed group consists of microbiologists, epidemiologists, doctors, nurses and veterinarians.
We are investigating several aspects of C. difficile including:
- Epidemiology of C. difficile infection
- C. difficile in wild and production animals
- Environmental sources of C. difficile
- Genotypic and evolutionary aspects of C. difficile
Desired Skills: Background in microbiology, public health, biomedical science or related subjects.
Project Area: Microbiology, Infectious Disease Epidemiology
School / Research Centre / Institute: Clostridium difficile
Supervisor(s): Prof Tom Riley, Dr Deirdre Collins
Project level: Masters, PhD
Funding: Applicant should apply for ECUHDR or RTP Scholarship
Start date: 2023
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