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Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is an effective pathogen of humans and animals and is well known as the leading cause of often-fatal infections in newborn infants. Little is known about how GBS resists
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Bifidobacterium to utilise starch as a substrate and establish itself within the ecosystem of the human gut. The studentship will provide excellent training in a range of techniques including cutting edge
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associated with thoracic outlet syndrome in human. This can lead to pressure, causing pain and affecting visceral organs. This project will validate several novel markers associated with C/T axial identity
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or the impact they could have on human health. This project will uncover fundamental understanding of how new molecules, which are active against Gram-negative pathogens, can be modified for improved activity
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, the protein helps mammals fight cold temperatures and can contribute to calorie expenditure in humans to maintain metabolic health. Obesity and related conditions are a primary health concern in the UK and
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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
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diagnosis. In this project with access to human samples from AML patients the aim of this study is to determine the role of ageing induced changes in gut microbiota on driving/influencing the progression
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ideal for a student seeking an opportunity in pathogenesis investigation, high-resolution genomic exploration of Campylobacter and direct impacts on human health. The Microbes, Microbiomes and
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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
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Primary supervisor - Prof Daniel Brewer Background With an incidence of >1.4 million cases worldwide, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men. One in eight men will obtain a diagnosis in their lifetime. However, this is doubled in men of African descent and tends to be more...