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Benedict Lawton

Masters student

  • bl295@exeter.ac.uk

Benedict Lawton is a Masters student at the Centre, based in the laboratories at the University of Exeter Penryn campus.

He is currently undertaking surveillance and profiling of opportunistic pathogens in microbial communities isolated from soil.

Benedict previously completed a BSc in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Exeter and has a research interest in combatting antimicrobial resistance.

Benedict Lawton
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  • Dr Michiel Vos

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  • Prof William Gaze

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  • Dr Demelza Curnow

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  • Dr Aimee Murray

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  • Dr Anne Leonard

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Related research

Research project

Uncovering pathogens in the soil microbiome

Investigating pathogens present in soil through the application of the Galleria mellonella model.

Research project

Analysing the impact of pharmaceuticals on crops

How can pharmaceuticals in the environment impact crop plants?

News

Drugs in the environment found to affect plant growth

New study finds drugs in the environment impact plant growth.

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University of Exeter Medical School

Peter Lanyon Building 12

Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8RD

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