Holly Tipper
@hollytipper.bsky.social
Senior Molecular Microbiologist UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology | Antimicrobial resistance, pathogens and microbial communities in natural environments and wastewater treatment systems #AMR (she/her) https://www.ceh.ac.uk/staff/holly-tipper
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@tessacrosbie.bsky.social‘s work helps identify the pathways through which pathogens, antibiotic-resistant microbes, and chemical contaminants enter freshwater systems 🦠🌊🧫. She’s honoured to learn from and work alongside an incredible group of female scientists here at UKCEH.
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
@tessacrosbie.bsky.social‘s work helps identify the pathways through which pathogens, antibiotic-resistant microbes, and chemical contaminants enter freshwater systems 🦠🌊🧫. She’s honoured to learn from and work alongside an incredible group of female scientists here at UKCEH.
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@rosawagstaff.bsky.social is a second year PhD student studying environmental science, specifically looking at microbial response 🦠 to algae-derived dissolved organic carbon in freshwater lakes, using #eDNA 🧬. Rosa is based at UKCEH and Lancaster University.
February 11, 2026 at 11:55 AM
@rosawagstaff.bsky.social is a second year PhD student studying environmental science, specifically looking at microbial response 🦠 to algae-derived dissolved organic carbon in freshwater lakes, using #eDNA 🧬. Rosa is based at UKCEH and Lancaster University.
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@laurens-colours.bsky.social is a molecular ecologist researching biodiversity monitoring with #eDNA 🧬, from detecting invasive & endangered species to whole communities. She also works on community science and integrating eDNA into policy & is an award-winning science communicator & artist 👩🎨
February 11, 2026 at 10:53 AM
@laurens-colours.bsky.social is a molecular ecologist researching biodiversity monitoring with #eDNA 🧬, from detecting invasive & endangered species to whole communities. She also works on community science and integrating eDNA into policy & is an award-winning science communicator & artist 👩🎨
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"I’m Holly, and as a senior molecular microbiologist, I’m proud of my journey - from an early fascination with microbes 🦠 to a career studying how resistance moves through the environment and water systems 🧫🌊, bridging science, policy & industry to protect public health" - @hollytipper.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM
"I’m Holly, and as a senior molecular microbiologist, I’m proud of my journey - from an early fascination with microbes 🦠 to a career studying how resistance moves through the environment and water systems 🧫🌊, bridging science, policy & industry to protect public health" - @hollytipper.bsky.social
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"As a #WomanInSTEM researching #AMR, I explore 🍄 antifungal resistance in soil & compost, and 💊multidrug resistance in wastewater. My work focuses on understanding how resistance spreads in the environment to help protect public health & shape sustainable solutions. 🌍🔬" - @rachelapayne.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:58 AM
"As a #WomanInSTEM researching #AMR, I explore 🍄 antifungal resistance in soil & compost, and 💊multidrug resistance in wastewater. My work focuses on understanding how resistance spreads in the environment to help protect public health & shape sustainable solutions. 🌍🔬" - @rachelapayne.bsky.social
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"I’m a PhD student at UKCEH and the University of Bath using microbial source tracking to study how antimicrobial resistance 🧫 and pathogens 🦠 spread in rivers 🌊. My research aims to pinpoint pollution sources and help protect environmental and public health" - @rosieelliott.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM
"I’m a PhD student at UKCEH and the University of Bath using microbial source tracking to study how antimicrobial resistance 🧫 and pathogens 🦠 spread in rivers 🌊. My research aims to pinpoint pollution sources and help protect environmental and public health" - @rosieelliott.bsky.social
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"As a #WomanInSTEM it’s been my privilege to explore microbial responses to environmental change in diverse environments, such as:⛰️mountain ecosystems,🍯honey,🦐groundwater stygofauna,🪱earthworms from Chernobyl,🦠wild animal microbiomes & 🌊ocean acidified communities" - @lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
"As a #WomanInSTEM it’s been my privilege to explore microbial responses to environmental change in diverse environments, such as:⛰️mountain ecosystems,🍯honey,🦐groundwater stygofauna,🪱earthworms from Chernobyl,🦠wild animal microbiomes & 🌊ocean acidified communities" - @lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
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Happy #WomenInSTEM day! 👩🔬
The Molecular Ecology group at @ukceh.bsky.social comprises of many fantastic women👩🔬 conducting research on all things #molecular #ecology, #AMR, #microbes 🧬🦠🧫
Stay tuned as we introduce you to some them over the course of today ⬇️
The Molecular Ecology group at @ukceh.bsky.social comprises of many fantastic women👩🔬 conducting research on all things #molecular #ecology, #AMR, #microbes 🧬🦠🧫
Stay tuned as we introduce you to some them over the course of today ⬇️
February 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Happy #WomenInSTEM day! 👩🔬
The Molecular Ecology group at @ukceh.bsky.social comprises of many fantastic women👩🔬 conducting research on all things #molecular #ecology, #AMR, #microbes 🧬🦠🧫
Stay tuned as we introduce you to some them over the course of today ⬇️
The Molecular Ecology group at @ukceh.bsky.social comprises of many fantastic women👩🔬 conducting research on all things #molecular #ecology, #AMR, #microbes 🧬🦠🧫
Stay tuned as we introduce you to some them over the course of today ⬇️
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Really excited that the Molecular Ecology group is going to be leading this project! ⬇️🌊
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers working on this, and for updates on sampling and lab work!
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers working on this, and for updates on sampling and lab work!
📢An exciting £920,000 research project kicks off next month to help restore one of Northern Ireland’s most threatened lakes — Lough Neagh.
Congratulations to the @ukceh.bsky.social team who will use state of the art technology to generate evidence to tackle its pollution @ukceh-moleco.bsky.social
Congratulations to the @ukceh.bsky.social team who will use state of the art technology to generate evidence to tackle its pollution @ukceh-moleco.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Really excited that the Molecular Ecology group is going to be leading this project! ⬇️🌊
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers working on this, and for updates on sampling and lab work!
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers working on this, and for updates on sampling and lab work!
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🚨 New Job Alert 🚨
We're currently recruiting a Lab Manager to manage the @ukceh.bsky.social Wallingford labs! 🔬🧪👨🔬👩🔬
They will be responsible for all labs but will be part of Molecular Ecology group 😊
Details on how to apply ⬇️
ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...
@lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
We're currently recruiting a Lab Manager to manage the @ukceh.bsky.social Wallingford labs! 🔬🧪👨🔬👩🔬
They will be responsible for all labs but will be part of Molecular Ecology group 😊
Details on how to apply ⬇️
ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...
@lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
Laboratory Manager
Salary - £38,939 - £41,321 Fully site based Location: Wallingford. Oxfordshire Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026 We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM
🚨 New Job Alert 🚨
We're currently recruiting a Lab Manager to manage the @ukceh.bsky.social Wallingford labs! 🔬🧪👨🔬👩🔬
They will be responsible for all labs but will be part of Molecular Ecology group 😊
Details on how to apply ⬇️
ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...
@lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
We're currently recruiting a Lab Manager to manage the @ukceh.bsky.social Wallingford labs! 🔬🧪👨🔬👩🔬
They will be responsible for all labs but will be part of Molecular Ecology group 😊
Details on how to apply ⬇️
ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/CEH_Ca...
@lindsaynewbold.bsky.social
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Our recent paper on #stakeholder opinions on the delivery of environmental components of the UK's #AMR National Action Plan has been written up into a blog! 🦠🌊
Check out the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
And the blog below ⬇️
@oxonandrew.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social #WAAW
Check out the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
And the blog below ⬇️
@oxonandrew.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social #WAAW
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our recent paper on #stakeholder opinions on the delivery of environmental components of the UK's #AMR National Action Plan has been written up into a blog! 🦠🌊
Check out the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
And the blog below ⬇️
@oxonandrew.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social #WAAW
Check out the paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
And the blog below ⬇️
@oxonandrew.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social #WAAW
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What was missing from the #UK #AMR National Action Plan?
✍️🎯 Better evidence & clear objectives to help understand & combat the role of environmental factors in driving #AMR in the #UK.
👉 bit.ly/4pkL5Qc
@lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @istanton.bsky.social
#WAAW2025
✍️🎯 Better evidence & clear objectives to help understand & combat the role of environmental factors in driving #AMR in the #UK.
👉 bit.ly/4pkL5Qc
@lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @istanton.bsky.social
#WAAW2025
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
What was missing from the #UK #AMR National Action Plan?
✍️🎯 Better evidence & clear objectives to help understand & combat the role of environmental factors in driving #AMR in the #UK.
👉 bit.ly/4pkL5Qc
@lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @istanton.bsky.social
#WAAW2025
✍️🎯 Better evidence & clear objectives to help understand & combat the role of environmental factors in driving #AMR in the #UK.
👉 bit.ly/4pkL5Qc
@lshtmamrcentre.bsky.social @hollytipper.bsky.social @istanton.bsky.social
#WAAW2025
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We process our monitoring samples in a variety of ways, which include #phenotypic testing for #AMR, as well as using #molecular methods such as #qPCR and #sequencing to look for specific antimicrobial resistance genes 🦠🧬👩🔬🧫
#WAAW
#WAAW
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We process our monitoring samples in a variety of ways, which include #phenotypic testing for #AMR, as well as using #molecular methods such as #qPCR and #sequencing to look for specific antimicrobial resistance genes 🦠🧬👩🔬🧫
#WAAW
#WAAW
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Happy World #AMR Awareness Week! #WAAW #WAAW25
At @ukceh.bsky.social our AMR researchers work on both #bacterial and #fungal AMR!
We undertake research monitoring AMR in many different environments (water 🌊, wastewater 💩, air 💨, soil 🌱 & plants 🌿), which means we get out in the field a lot!
At @ukceh.bsky.social our AMR researchers work on both #bacterial and #fungal AMR!
We undertake research monitoring AMR in many different environments (water 🌊, wastewater 💩, air 💨, soil 🌱 & plants 🌿), which means we get out in the field a lot!
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy World #AMR Awareness Week! #WAAW #WAAW25
At @ukceh.bsky.social our AMR researchers work on both #bacterial and #fungal AMR!
We undertake research monitoring AMR in many different environments (water 🌊, wastewater 💩, air 💨, soil 🌱 & plants 🌿), which means we get out in the field a lot!
At @ukceh.bsky.social our AMR researchers work on both #bacterial and #fungal AMR!
We undertake research monitoring AMR in many different environments (water 🌊, wastewater 💩, air 💨, soil 🌱 & plants 🌿), which means we get out in the field a lot!
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@hollytipper.bsky.social & @istanton.bsky.social went to visit the Unilever labs yesterday to meet up with their PhD student Olivia Mescall and her other supervisors @profjrsnape.bsky.social & Katie Endersby!
As well as talking about Olivia's PhD, they went on a tour of the Unilever labs! 🥼🧪
As well as talking about Olivia's PhD, they went on a tour of the Unilever labs! 🥼🧪
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@hollytipper.bsky.social & @istanton.bsky.social went to visit the Unilever labs yesterday to meet up with their PhD student Olivia Mescall and her other supervisors @profjrsnape.bsky.social & Katie Endersby!
As well as talking about Olivia's PhD, they went on a tour of the Unilever labs! 🥼🧪
As well as talking about Olivia's PhD, they went on a tour of the Unilever labs! 🥼🧪
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Last month, @hollytipper.bsky.social & @istanton.bsky.social attended the Microbiome Innovation and One Health Conference in Oxford 🦠🧫
They co-presented on their work on #AMR in environmental microbiomes, as well as attending the networking event at @morethanadodo.bsky.social 🦖
They co-presented on their work on #AMR in environmental microbiomes, as well as attending the networking event at @morethanadodo.bsky.social 🦖
October 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Last month, @hollytipper.bsky.social & @istanton.bsky.social attended the Microbiome Innovation and One Health Conference in Oxford 🦠🧫
They co-presented on their work on #AMR in environmental microbiomes, as well as attending the networking event at @morethanadodo.bsky.social 🦖
They co-presented on their work on #AMR in environmental microbiomes, as well as attending the networking event at @morethanadodo.bsky.social 🦖
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@hollytipper.bsky.social is a Senior Molecular Microbiologist working on environmental #AMR. Holly is interested in how resistance spreads through water systems & the environment and what that means for public health. She works at the intersection of science, policy & industry💧🧫🌍
October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@hollytipper.bsky.social is a Senior Molecular Microbiologist working on environmental #AMR. Holly is interested in how resistance spreads through water systems & the environment and what that means for public health. She works at the intersection of science, policy & industry💧🧫🌍
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The work on evaluating the UK's #AMR National Action Plan was recently published which focused on stakeholder opinions on the implementation of the 2019-2024 plan 🦠
Check it out below ⬇️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hollytipper.bsky.social @oxonandrew.bsky.social @rebeccaglover.bsky.social
Check it out below ⬇️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hollytipper.bsky.social @oxonandrew.bsky.social @rebeccaglover.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The work on evaluating the UK's #AMR National Action Plan was recently published which focused on stakeholder opinions on the implementation of the 2019-2024 plan 🦠
Check it out below ⬇️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hollytipper.bsky.social @oxonandrew.bsky.social @rebeccaglover.bsky.social
Check it out below ⬇️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
@hollytipper.bsky.social @oxonandrew.bsky.social @rebeccaglover.bsky.social
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Welcome back to our "meet the researcher" series! Previously we introduced you to our PhD students.
Next up - our staff! 👩🔬👨🔬🌊🌱🦠🧬
Next up - our staff! 👩🔬👨🔬🌊🌱🦠🧬
Welcome to our "meet the researcher" series!👩🔬👨🔬
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Welcome back to our "meet the researcher" series! Previously we introduced you to our PhD students.
Next up - our staff! 👩🔬👨🔬🌊🌱🦠🧬
Next up - our staff! 👩🔬👨🔬🌊🌱🦠🧬
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Olivia Mescall is starting at the University of York soon with UKCEH, Unilever, Scymaris & Oxford Nanopore Technology.
Olivia's PhD title is: "Does chemical exposure in urban systems drive microbial community structure and function to mitigate pollution risks?"🏙️🦠
Olivia's supervisors are...
Olivia's PhD title is: "Does chemical exposure in urban systems drive microbial community structure and function to mitigate pollution risks?"🏙️🦠
Olivia's supervisors are...
September 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Looking forward to our new PhD student, James, joining us soon!! ⬇️🦠
@j-ev.bsky.social is starting his PhD at UKCEH Wallingford next week with University of Oxford & JNCC!
James' project will investigate the effects of multiple stressors on microbes & ecosystem health in wetlands🦠💊
His supervisors are Holly Tipper, Susheel Bhanu Busi, Michelle Jackson & Jason Weeks
James' project will investigate the effects of multiple stressors on microbes & ecosystem health in wetlands🦠💊
His supervisors are Holly Tipper, Susheel Bhanu Busi, Michelle Jackson & Jason Weeks
September 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Looking forward to our new PhD student, James, joining us soon!! ⬇️🦠
Welcome to our new PhD student Rosie!! ⬇️🦠
@rosieelliott.bsky.social started her PhD today at UKCEH Wallingford with University of Bath & Wessex Water!
Rosie's PhD is on microbial source tracking for AMR & pathogens in aquatic ecosystems 🦠🧫
Rosie is supervised by Holly Tipper, Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern, Susheel Bhanu Busi & Megan Robertson
Rosie's PhD is on microbial source tracking for AMR & pathogens in aquatic ecosystems 🦠🧫
Rosie is supervised by Holly Tipper, Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern, Susheel Bhanu Busi & Megan Robertson
September 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Welcome to our new PhD student Rosie!! ⬇️🦠
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Welcome to our "meet the researcher" series!👩🔬👨🔬
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
September 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Welcome to our "meet the researcher" series!👩🔬👨🔬
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
Tune in over the next week as we introduce you to our UKCEH Molecular Ecology PhD researchers and tell you a bit about their projects! 🧪🧬🦠
Follow our group's new page to see what we're up to! ⬇️🦠🥼
Welcome to the new UKCEH Molecular Ecology group Bluesky page!
We are a research team, primarily based in Wallingford, working on all things #molecular 🧬, #microbes 🧫, #eDNA 🌊 & #AMR 🦠!
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers & to find out more about our work🧬🧪
We are a research team, primarily based in Wallingford, working on all things #molecular 🧬, #microbes 🧫, #eDNA 🌊 & #AMR 🦠!
Stay tuned as we introduce our researchers & to find out more about our work🧬🧪
September 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Follow our group's new page to see what we're up to! ⬇️🦠🥼
It was brilliant to work with you, Rebecca, and the LSHTM team! Check out our new article below! ⬇️ 🧬🧫
@istanton.bsky.social it was SO great working with you and Holly on this article, out TODAY in Global Health Action! Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍 👌 😀 🙌 👏
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Stakeholder views on the implementation of the UK’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (2019–2024) in relation to AMR in the environment
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment is an important component of One Health AMR research and is increasingly incorporated into AMR National Action Plans (NAPs), including the UK’s AMR...
www.tandfonline.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It was brilliant to work with you, Rebecca, and the LSHTM team! Check out our new article below! ⬇️ 🧬🧫