Sunderland Med Micro
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Links & other info for medical microbiology modules (#HCS114 #HCS228 #HCS309 at the University of Sunderland, UK
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Born #OnThisDay in 1881 was Sir Alexander Fleming FRS, who discovered penicillin when he recorded a bacteria-killing mold growing in his lab. Dame Sally Davies FRS spoke to Brian Cox about Fleming and antibiotic resistance for our #PeopleOfScience series: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUZA...
People of Science with Brian Cox - Dame Sally Davies
YouTube video by The Royal Society
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August 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1881 was Sir Alexander Fleming FRS, who discovered penicillin when he recorded a bacteria-killing mold growing in his lab. Dame Sally Davies FRS spoke to Brian Cox about Fleming and antibiotic resistance for our #PeopleOfScience series: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUZA...
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Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia has a case fatality rate of 15% to 30% and causes 300 000 deaths per year worldwide.
This Review discusses management of S aureus bacteremia.
https://ja.ma/44wWfs4
This Review discusses management of S aureus bacteremia.
https://ja.ma/44wWfs4
July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia has a case fatality rate of 15% to 30% and causes 300 000 deaths per year worldwide.
This Review discusses management of S aureus bacteremia.
https://ja.ma/44wWfs4
This Review discusses management of S aureus bacteremia.
https://ja.ma/44wWfs4
Lab tests online
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Patient Education on Blood, Urine, and Other Lab Tests | Lab Tests Online-UK
Lab Tests Online-UK is written by practising laboratory doctors and scientists to help you understand the many clinical laboratory tests that are used in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease...
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June 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Lab tests online
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labtestsonline.org.uk
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PhD opportunity to study "Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials" with Dr Callum Cooper at John Dawson Inst., University of Sunderland. Fully funded (only European/UK students are eligible).
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials at University of Sunderland on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials at University of Sunderland, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
PhD opportunity to study "Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials" with Dr Callum Cooper at John Dawson Inst., University of Sunderland. Fully funded (only European/UK students are eligible).
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
PhD opportunity to study "Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials" with Dr Callum Cooper at John Dawson Inst., University of Sunderland. Fully funded (only European/UK students are eligible).
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials at University of Sunderland on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials at University of Sunderland, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
PhD opportunity to study "Treatment of antimicrobial resistant GUI infections using bacteriophages and their derived antimicrobials" with Dr Callum Cooper at John Dawson Inst., University of Sunderland. Fully funded (only European/UK students are eligible).
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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An exciting new Doctoral Training Programme in Microbial Genomics for Health Protection, in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social, has just launched, funded by @nihr.bsky.social there are 9 PhD projects available (UK students only) www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
PhD Microbial Genomics for Health Protection, Biosciences - University of Birmingham
PhD in Microbial Genomics, exciting new Doctoral Training Programme in Microbial Genomics for Health Protection in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) launches
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May 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
An exciting new Doctoral Training Programme in Microbial Genomics for Health Protection, in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social, has just launched, funded by @nihr.bsky.social there are 9 PhD projects available (UK students only) www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
MSc by research in microbiology: "Deciphering the variation of the Candida cell wall in clinical isolates". Fully funded for home (UK) tuition fees.
www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships...
www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships...
MSc Microbiology - Deciphering the variation of the Candida cell wall in clinical isolates
MSc Microbiology - Deciphering the variation of the Candida cell wall in clinical isolates: Tuition fees at Home rate (£5006) and stipend at the standard Research Council rate (£20,780) for 1 year Mas...
www.kent.ac.uk
May 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
MSc by research in microbiology: "Deciphering the variation of the Candida cell wall in clinical isolates". Fully funded for home (UK) tuition fees.
www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships...
www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships...
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Candida species are usually part of our normal flora, but Candidozyma auris (C. auris) stands out, as it can spread between people more easily than most other types. This, and the fact that all Candida species can cause serious infections in people at high risk, makes it one to watch. ⚠️🧫
May 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Candida species are usually part of our normal flora, but Candidozyma auris (C. auris) stands out, as it can spread between people more easily than most other types. This, and the fact that all Candida species can cause serious infections in people at high risk, makes it one to watch. ⚠️🧫
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Your wish is our command!
In this week’s episode, Alyssa & Callum discuss the essentials of fungal diagnostics with Professor Malcolm Richardson.
Half of them anyway. It’s a 2-parter. See you next week!
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#IDSky #microsky
In this week’s episode, Alyssa & Callum discuss the essentials of fungal diagnostics with Professor Malcolm Richardson.
Half of them anyway. It’s a 2-parter. See you next week!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
#IDSky #microsky
April 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Your wish is our command!
In this week’s episode, Alyssa & Callum discuss the essentials of fungal diagnostics with Professor Malcolm Richardson.
Half of them anyway. It’s a 2-parter. See you next week!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
#IDSky #microsky
In this week’s episode, Alyssa & Callum discuss the essentials of fungal diagnostics with Professor Malcolm Richardson.
Half of them anyway. It’s a 2-parter. See you next week!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
#IDSky #microsky
The Life Scientific: Dr Anthony Fauci (previously the chief medical advisor for the USA) on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents
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The Life Scientific - Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents - BBC Sounds
Dr Anthony Fauci discusses his career spanning the worlds of medicine and politics.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The Life Scientific: Dr Anthony Fauci (previously the chief medical advisor for the USA) on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Looking for a PhD opportunity in Microbiology? Consider joining one of the strongest clusters of microbiology research in UK at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, Biosciences Institute, and @cbcb-newcastle.bsky.social. See thread for BBSRC DTP PhD studentships currently advertised.
March 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Looking for a PhD opportunity in Microbiology? Consider joining one of the strongest clusters of microbiology research in UK at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, Biosciences Institute, and @cbcb-newcastle.bsky.social. See thread for BBSRC DTP PhD studentships currently advertised.
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IT’S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT!!!
This week @erinmccreary.bsky.social & @juliejusto.bsky.social from @sidpharm.bsky.social #Breakpoints podcast join Callum & Jame to show ‘em how it’s done and discuss the IDSA Difficult-to-Treat Gram Negative guidance!!
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This week @erinmccreary.bsky.social & @juliejusto.bsky.social from @sidpharm.bsky.social #Breakpoints podcast join Callum & Jame to show ‘em how it’s done and discuss the IDSA Difficult-to-Treat Gram Negative guidance!!
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#IDSky
104. IDSA Difficult To Treat Gram negatives Guidance 2024 with Breakpoints podcast
Podcast Episode · ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists · 24/03/2025 · 1h 19m
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March 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
IT’S A BREAKPOINTS BREAKOUT!!!
This week @erinmccreary.bsky.social & @juliejusto.bsky.social from @sidpharm.bsky.social #Breakpoints podcast join Callum & Jame to show ‘em how it’s done and discuss the IDSA Difficult-to-Treat Gram Negative guidance!!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
#IDSky
This week @erinmccreary.bsky.social & @juliejusto.bsky.social from @sidpharm.bsky.social #Breakpoints podcast join Callum & Jame to show ‘em how it’s done and discuss the IDSA Difficult-to-Treat Gram Negative guidance!!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
#IDSky
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It's #WorldTBDay.
To ensure quick diagnosis and early treatment, WHO recommends the use of rapid molecular #tuberculosis (TB) tests as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB.
Learn more about TB 👉 bit.ly/3yYNwzx #EndTB
To ensure quick diagnosis and early treatment, WHO recommends the use of rapid molecular #tuberculosis (TB) tests as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB.
Learn more about TB 👉 bit.ly/3yYNwzx #EndTB
March 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's #WorldTBDay.
To ensure quick diagnosis and early treatment, WHO recommends the use of rapid molecular #tuberculosis (TB) tests as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB.
Learn more about TB 👉 bit.ly/3yYNwzx #EndTB
To ensure quick diagnosis and early treatment, WHO recommends the use of rapid molecular #tuberculosis (TB) tests as the initial diagnostic test for all persons with signs and symptoms of TB.
Learn more about TB 👉 bit.ly/3yYNwzx #EndTB
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It’s British Science Week! #BSW25 🧪
We have a week of posts coming up that will take you behind the scenes of our scientific research and operational activities @BritSciAssoc
We have a week of posts coming up that will take you behind the scenes of our scientific research and operational activities @BritSciAssoc
March 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It’s British Science Week! #BSW25 🧪
We have a week of posts coming up that will take you behind the scenes of our scientific research and operational activities @BritSciAssoc
We have a week of posts coming up that will take you behind the scenes of our scientific research and operational activities @BritSciAssoc
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NEW #UKHSAVirusWatch: Data shows a continued decrease in positive tests for #Flu, #COVID19 has remained at baseline levels and #RSV activity decreased but continues to circulate at baseline levels. 📉🤧
February 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
NEW #UKHSAVirusWatch: Data shows a continued decrease in positive tests for #Flu, #COVID19 has remained at baseline levels and #RSV activity decreased but continues to circulate at baseline levels. 📉🤧
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The overview of AMR that you always wanted (someone else to write) - amazing!
Truly brilliant paper with great figures! @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Truly brilliant paper with great figures! @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Antimicrobial resistance: a concise update
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global public health, with approximately
5 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR in 2019. Tackling AMR requires a multifaceted
and cohesive...
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February 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The overview of AMR that you always wanted (someone else to write) - amazing!
Truly brilliant paper with great figures! @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Truly brilliant paper with great figures! @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Interested in the long history of #antibiotics, #AMR & global #governance? Why not tune into this free webinar by @upcite.bsky.social Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate School? Did I already mention that it's free?
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#microsky #IDsky @pasteuredu.bsky.social
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#microsky #IDsky @pasteuredu.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Interested in the long history of #antibiotics, #AMR & global #governance? Why not tune into this free webinar by @upcite.bsky.social Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate School? Did I already mention that it's free?
sondage.app.u-paris.fr/265667?lang=en
#microsky #IDsky @pasteuredu.bsky.social
sondage.app.u-paris.fr/265667?lang=en
#microsky #IDsky @pasteuredu.bsky.social
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🚨 PhD opportunity 🚨 The Whelan lab & @brockhurstlab.bsky.social are seeking a PhD student interested in investigating the ecol & evol of pathogens in cystic fibrosis exacerbations. This PhD is funded as part of @pulse-cf.bsky.social w @alexhorsley.bsky.social et al. More info & link to apply below.
Ecological and evolutionary strain-level dynamics of key pathogens in the cystic fibrosis lung microbiome. at The University of Manchester on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Ecological and evolutionary strain-level dynamics of key pathogens in the cystic fibrosis lung microbiome. at The University of Manchester, listed on FindAPhD.com
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January 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🚨 PhD opportunity 🚨 The Whelan lab & @brockhurstlab.bsky.social are seeking a PhD student interested in investigating the ecol & evol of pathogens in cystic fibrosis exacerbations. This PhD is funded as part of @pulse-cf.bsky.social w @alexhorsley.bsky.social et al. More info & link to apply below.
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And it’s been a while since I dipped my toe into the questions of what ‘species’ might mean for bacteria, and how they relate to ecology. But still interests me! genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Relating ecological diversity to genetic discontinuity across bacterial species - Genome Biology
Background Genetic discontinuity represents abrupt breaks in genomic identity among species. Advances in genome sequencing have enhanced our ability to track and characterize genetic discontinuity in ...
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January 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
And it’s been a while since I dipped my toe into the questions of what ‘species’ might mean for bacteria, and how they relate to ecology. But still interests me! genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
NHS scientist job: microbiology services surveillance for NHS Blood & Transplant (Oxford)
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Scientist: Microbiology Services Surveillance:Oxford Centre
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January 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
NHS scientist job: microbiology services surveillance for NHS Blood & Transplant (Oxford)
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Just a few days left to apply for a fully funded PhD studentship with us - Jan 6th deadline. Funded through the new Yorkshire Biosciences DTP (starting Oct 25) - please share! Both projects are focussed on
#phage that infect #Cdifficile
#microsky #phage #evolution #cryoEM #AFM
#phage that infect #Cdifficile
#microsky #phage #evolution #cryoEM #AFM
January 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Just a few days left to apply for a fully funded PhD studentship with us - Jan 6th deadline. Funded through the new Yorkshire Biosciences DTP (starting Oct 25) - please share! Both projects are focussed on
#phage that infect #Cdifficile
#microsky #phage #evolution #cryoEM #AFM
#phage that infect #Cdifficile
#microsky #phage #evolution #cryoEM #AFM
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"Over a decade of research indicates that contamination, typically from laboratory reagents, is the most plausible explanation for such findings, particularly when even supposedly ultrapure water has been shown to harbour DNA signatures and culturable microbes."
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
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There’s little evidence of a ‘brain microbiome’ | Letter
Letters: Prof Mark Pallen, Dr Aimee Parker, Prof Nick Loman and Prof Alan Walker take issue with an article that discussed the existence of a brain microbiome and its impact on diseases
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December 20, 2024 at 9:35 AM
"Over a decade of research indicates that contamination, typically from laboratory reagents, is the most plausible explanation for such findings, particularly when even supposedly ultrapure water has been shown to harbour DNA signatures and culturable microbes."
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
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I have had this free book available via ResearchGate since 2015: if you are frustrated by SDS-PAGE and especially by western blotting, this may be what you need 😁www.researchgate.net/publication/...
December 10, 2024 at 10:44 AM
I have had this free book available via ResearchGate since 2015: if you are frustrated by SDS-PAGE and especially by western blotting, this may be what you need 😁www.researchgate.net/publication/...
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Funded PhD available in my lab. Pls repost! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
PhD studentship: Staphylococcus aureus interactions in cystic fibrosis polymicrobial infections at Newcastle University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - PhD studentship: Staphylococcus aureus interactions in cystic fibrosis polymicrobial infections at Newcastle University, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Funded PhD available in my lab. Pls repost! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Another PhD opportunity in the team! This time its an exciting collaboration with @halllab.bsky.social and @kimhardie.bsky.social looking at why not all bacteria become resistant! www.findaphd.com/phds/project... Deadline 10th Jan and open to Uk and overseas! Pls repost!
Why does Acinetobacter lwoffii not become resistant to antibiotics? at University of Birmingham on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Why does Acinetobacter lwoffii not become resistant to antibiotics? at University of Birmingham, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Another PhD opportunity in the team! This time its an exciting collaboration with @halllab.bsky.social and @kimhardie.bsky.social looking at why not all bacteria become resistant! www.findaphd.com/phds/project... Deadline 10th Jan and open to Uk and overseas! Pls repost!