Cathelicidins as novel therapeutic antiviral agents in Rhinovirus infection May 1, 2015 - Jun 30, 2017
We have identified the human cathelicidn LL-37 as having potent direct antiviral activity against human rhinovirus (HRV), together with the capacity to alter death pathways in HRV-infected cells, as a potential host defence mechanism. We propose to c... Read More about Cathelicidins as novel therapeutic antiviral agents in Rhinovirus infection.

Electrolysed Water for Post-Harvest Washing (JadooJal) Mar 1, 2017 - Aug 31, 2019
assist the development of a novel electrolysed water based application to reduce spoilage and microbial contamination of a variety of fresh produce types of importance to Indian commerce.

Development of a UK-Brazil partnership to tackle fungal food spoilage and improve food security - FAPESP Oct 1, 2016 - Dec 31, 2018
Development of a UK-Brazil partnership to tackle fungal food spoilage and improve food security

The ecology of Listeria in agricultural soils and farming systems May 9, 2016 - May 8, 2019
PhD studentship

Students into Work Jun 1, 2014 - Oct 31, 2014
Salmonella enterica is a leading cause of foodborne infection with a recent increase in the number of antibiotic resistant isolates. We propose a biotechnological approach to the development of novel antimicrobial prodrug therapy which exploits the S... Read More about Students into Work.

Investigation of STM3071 function in Salmonella May 26, 2015 - Aug 31, 2015
Students into Work Vacation Studentship 2015

Beltane Public Engagement Fellowships Jan 5, 2015 - Aug 19, 2015
To embed Public Engagement (PE) as a core part of good teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange.To support staff and students to become confident practitioners in PE by development of a network and support infrastructure.To showcase and re... Read More about Beltane Public Engagement Fellowships.

Beach sand as potential resevoirs of antibiotic resistant hospital pathogens Jun 1, 2015 - Oct 31, 2015
Students into Work Vacation Studentship 2015

The Antiviral activities of the cationic host defence peptide LL-37 against Rhinovirus Feb 1, 2013 - Nov 12, 2014
A pump-priming proposal designed to investigate the potential for LL-37, a human cationic host defence peptide, to inhibit Rhinovirus infection and/or target cells infected with Rhinovirus for induction of apoptotic cell death

Artisan Cheese making Feb 1, 2016 - Sep 30, 2016
The project objectives and scope are (i) to establish a knowledge base of current practice in starter culture use and possible bacteriophage-related issues in the artisanal cheese-making sector in Scotland, (ii) to enhance the cheese-makers technical... Read More about Artisan Cheese making.

Acceptability of extragenital Chlamydia testing Sep 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2018
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Scotland, and has significant long‐term consequences to reproductive health. Recent studies suggest that in addition to the genital tract, Chlamydia is found in the throat and... Read More about Acceptability of extragenital Chlamydia testing.

Novel insights, tools and measures to mitigate emerging risks by yeasts in the food chain Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
The main goal of this project is to understand the mechanisms responsible for the virulence of food-related yeasts on humans, and to provide tools and recommendations to prevent the release of yeasts strains that pose a risk to the population into th... Read More about Novel insights, tools and measures to mitigate emerging risks by yeasts in the food chain.

Measuring activity of lytic proteins from bacteriophage infecting R. equi as a possible antimicrobial tool May 8, 2017 - Jun 30, 2017
SFAM students and graduates into work grant

MinION sequencing of bacterial isolates May 22, 2017 - Jul 31, 2020
MinION sequencing of bacterial isolates

Supporting Evidence Based Interventions Mar 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2019
Supporting Evidence Based Interventions

Wild Birds as Transmission Vectors for Antimicrobial Resistant in the Environment Jun 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017
sfam Student into work grant

Food security for vulnerable populations: the fungal threat Sep 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018
This workshop proposal is to challenge and invigorate career-development of the next generation of UK and Brazil scientists, through a unified focus on combatting the fungal threat to global food security.

Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019
Rhodococcus equi (Req) is responsible for severe respiratory disease of foals with a major economic impact on the equine industry, and can be endemic on stud farms. In foals under 6 months of age, this bacterial disease manifests as pneumonia, with 3... Read More about Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals.

Mechanism of Chlamydia induced progesterone resistance Apr 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the world, and is associated with miscarriage, pre-term birth and infertility. However, the understanding of the mechanisms through which infection leads to pregnancy failure... Read More about Mechanism of Chlamydia induced progesterone resistance.

Development of a UV-C hand-sanitiser unit Nov 1, 2017 - Dec 22, 2017
Development of a UV-C hand-sanitiser unit