-
). While mRNA vaccines have demonstrated rapid development and high efficacy, current formulations primarily protect against severe disease rather than preventing infection at mucosal entry points
-
PhD Studentship: Nanopore Technology for Rapid and Accurate Measurement of Antibiotic Concentrations
conditions and characterise the dynamic range and sensitivity of the nanopore sensors Develop multiplexing strategies for simultaneous detection of multiple antibiotic classes Perform proof-of-principle
-
, more effective medical devices and reduce reliance on antibiotics, contributing to global AMR mitigation efforts. Training and Student Development: The student will gain interdisciplinary training in
-
for developing new treatments against drug-resistant infections. Their rapid action and ability to target bacteria in several ways make it difficult for antimicrobial resistance to emerge. Despite this promise
-
diagnostics, empirical antibiotic use is common, exacerbating resistance. This project aims to develop a next-generation lateral flow assay (LFA) platform for rapid, ultrasensitive detection of RTI pathogens
-
. Synthetic analogues will be developed and screened alone and in combination with existing antimicrobials. The ultimate goal is to design novel chemotherapeutic combinations that disrupt cell wall remodelling