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The Centre's academics incorporate qualitative and quantitative research methods in a truly interdisciplinary fashion; connecting science, the arts and the humanities to improve understanding of the health risks and opportunities presented by the environment.

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Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

A New Generation of Anti-Microbial Resistance Research

Described as “A Silent Tsunami”, anti-microbial resistance is one of the biggest threats to human health in our life time. It’s predicted that currently 700,000 people die due to AMR…
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

Mapping the evidence for AMR

Mapping the evidence for the risks of human exposure to antimicrobial resistance in the natural environment.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Food Systems and Planetary Health

Improving understanding of AMR in livestock systems: A conceptual framework

AMR: The issue with livestock  Antimicrobial usage (AMU) in livestock has been shown to be an important driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and is associated with resistance in humans,…
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

MRes Research: Uncovering pathogens in the soil microbiome

Investigating pathogens present in soil through the application of the Galleria mellonella model.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

PhD Research: Tackling antibiotic resistance using CRISPR

This project is investigating the use of CRISPR-Cas9 biotechnology to remove antibiotic resistance genes from bacterial communities.

Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

PhD Research: Understanding the evolution of antimicrobial resistance

How do environmental factors shape the ratio of vertical to horizontal resistance evolution?
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

Tackling antimicrobial resistance through knowledge exchange

Improving understanding of antimicrobial resistance in academia, government and industry.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology

PhD Research: Herbicides and antibiotic resistance

Investigating selection for antimicrobial resistance by plant protection products.
Antimicrobial Resistance and Microbiology, Nature, Biodiversity and Health

PhD Research: Evolution of opportunistic pathogens

Understanding the ecology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance in opportunistic pathogens.
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