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Primary supervisor - Prof Mark Pallen The human oesophagus is home to a complex but poorly understood resident microbial community, the oesophageal microbiome. By analogy with other sites in the gut, this community is predicted to play key roles in health and disease, including influencing...
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Primary supervisor - Dr Stefan Bidula Superficial fungal infections such as those of the skin, hair, and nails affect more than 1 billion people annually. Although usually considered a nuisance, fungal skin infections are notoriously difficult to treat and can be debilitating. In rare cases,...
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Primary supervisor - Prof Alison Mather Bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present a grave threat to human health and wealth, as well as the health of animals. Brazil is a major global player in the production of animal protein, being the world’s third largest producer of...