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Prof Cloutman-Green
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Lead Healthcare Scientist & IPC Consultant. Passionate about SciCom. Gamer, TV/movie fan, tea drinker & wife of the best guy on the planet - all opinions my own

Blogging at https://girlymicrobiologist.com
I wld never ask someone to write a blog about my book, in fact it took me a while to persuade myself it was OK to share this 1 that dropped into my inbox. I'm proud of the messages I've had saying that it has helped & my hope is it will help others still more

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Guest Book Review: “It Shouldn’t Happen to a PhD Student” by Professor Elaine Cloutman-Green
I must admit I shed a bit of a happy tear when this arrived unsolicited in my inbox, it’s been a bit of a week. My next thought was that there is no way I could share it, as it would be the e…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book no 1 is out and available to buy RIGHT NOW on Amazon (pls support if u can, it means the world)

www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

Book no 2 is being worked up & on representation of infection in media/TV

Hit me up with your ideas in case I've missed any, good/bad/ scientifically cringe worthy
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD : Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon: Am...
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jo...
www.amazon.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It's Halloween

You know what that means....

A blog post that focuses on infection and vampire movies/TV

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Halloween 2025: Let’s talk all things vampirism and infection
I am not a big Halloween girly, to be honest I can take it or leave it because I’m mostly excited about the build up to Christmas. That said, what I do love are movies and TV, and despite nev…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Time goes by so fast
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Having a needed break frm wrking this wkend & letting the fact that my book has hit the shelves sink in

There's plenty in there on how to achieve academic success, but also on how to manage your work life balance & allow yourself time for reflection

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050757

#phd #phdlife
It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
Buy It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD by Cloutman-Green BEM, Prof Elaine, Rickard, Dr Helen, Watkins, Dr Samuel, Wallace, Alice, Cloutman-Green, Jon (ISBN: 9781806050758) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The books for Fridays book launch have arrived!

If you can't make it to London you can still grab a copy at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765

#PhD #PhDstudies #PhDlife #PhDproblems #healthcarescience #academia #academiclife
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm starting research for my 2025 Halloween blog post. It'll be on vampirism & infection in movies/TV

My starter for 10 list:

The Strain
Ultraviolet
The passage

Daybreakers
Underworld
Nosferatu
Blade

The Last Man on Earth
The Omega Man
I am Legend

What am I missing?

#halloween #vampires
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I can't believe its been five years already. You have all taught me so much and this is the result. An actual, real, book!

Thank you for all your continuous support. You encourage me to be brave, stay visible, and to keep moving forward.

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Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Girlymicrobiologist Blog by Launching My First Book – It Shouldn’t Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD
This week marks the 5th anniversary of regular posting on Girlymicrobiologist.com. I can’t believe that time has flown by so quickly. I also can’t believe that something that started ou…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Traitors is back on our screens for exciting episodes, of what Mr Girlymicro refers to as 'Confirmation Bias Castle',

I thought I would share a blog I wrote discussing what the series can tell us about the benefits and pitfalls of group decision making

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Talking About The Traitors: What can watching tell us about group think/game theory/prisoners dilemma/group decision making?
Buckle up, this is a long one, but I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Many moons ago, I did an A-level in psychology. I enjoyed it so much that I even took some m…
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October 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The books for Fridays book launch have arrived!

If you can't make it to London you can still grab a copy at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765

#PhD #PhDstudies #PhDlife #PhDproblems #healthcarescience #academia #academiclife
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.
Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Ebook version is out and ready to buy on Amazon with the print versions available next week

All feedback and shares gratefully received

Let me know what you think!

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FTY5RD6C
October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together.
September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The time has come. Here are all the details of my super secret project. I've written a book.

It's called 'It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive not just survive during your PhD'

It should go live to buy on Amazon on Friday 17th October

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September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's finally happening

The first Girlymicrobiologist book is coming!

It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD

This is the book I wish someone had given me when I started my PhD

Live to order (amazon depending) on 17/10/25

Pls share with yr networks
August 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
6 chapters left to write

12000 words

3 days to make it happen

1 book to finish

#wevegotthis #wordcountisking
August 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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We poke fun at RFK Jr.’s nonsense — intimate lamprey encounters, aluminum conspiracies, raw milk evangelism — but it’s not just absurd.

His ideas cause real harm — especially to people with the least protection from bad policy. 🧵
Florida reports 21 cases of E.coli infections linked to raw milk
The Florida Department of Health said on Monday that there have been 21 cases of Campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk in the state, including six children under 10.
www.reuters.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today is a big day in the world of Girlymicro. It marks my 250th blog post.

I cannot express how much gratitude I feel to everyone who continues to read, support & cheer lead me along the way.

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Marking my 250th blog post: Taking some time to reflect on Girlymicro
There’s a lot going on right now, and life is busy for everyone. Despite the challenges, this lack of time can mean that reflection and taking a moment to catch your breath can be even more b…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This weeks guest blog is from the awesome Kate Rennie with an immunology introduction from Claire Walker

It continues this months mycology theme but talks about how baking and yeast work in non-standard baking processes, and why gluten free baking is so hard

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Guest Blog by Kate Rennie: What am I growing in my kitchen… a gluten free sourdough journey through the eyes of an IPC nurse
I am currently in the middle of secret project, which I hope to announce more about in late August/early September. I’m really excited about it but it’s taking a bunch of my time. I&#82…
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July 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Last week to apply for TWO PhDs with me and amazing supervisors at University of Birmingham

The Last Of Us - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Understanding pathogen diversity in maternal and neonatal populations - www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

I’m on holiday so can’t answer queries though
The Last of Us: Developing a Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit for Fungal Outbreaks at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - The Last of Us: Developing a Genomic Epidemiology Toolkit for Fungal Outbreaks at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Continuing the Girlymicro blog theme for the month, today we're talking more things mycology. If you love bread as much as I love bread, you will be excited to read more about all things baking & how this sits alongside the worlds of microbiology/immunology.

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Guest Blog by Dr Claire Walker: Microbial Culture – An Immunologist’s Side Project Gone Wild
I am currently in the middle of secret project, which I hope to announce more about in late August/early September. I’m really excited about it but it’s taking a bunch of my time. I&#82…
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July 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This weeks post is a little more technical than normal, but given new guidance, and the ever increasing importance of C. auris, I thought it was worth taking some time to cover what it is, why it's important and what we can do about it.

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Candidozyma auris the New Kid on the Fungal Block: What is it and why should we care?
Following on from the wonderful fungal post on fungal toxins (mycotoxins) last week from Dr Sam Watkin, I wanted to follow up with a post on the latest fungi of interest from a clinical perspective…
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July 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
(Gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...
Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM