Research output per year
Research output per year
Organization profile
Research within this centre focuses on two main areas. Firstly, the isolation and characterisation of probiotic microorganisms and the determination of their therapeutic impacts on human health. Second, the evaluation, development and screening of disinfectants, biocidal products and antimicrobial agents aimed at the healthcare sector. Specific areas of interest include:
- Isolation and characterisation of microbial polysaccharides
- Cellular impact of probiotics
- Probiotic food and drink
- Probiotic microbiology
- Infection control and disinfection
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Richard Bingham
- Department of Biological and Geographical Sciences - Subject Leader Biomedicine/Pharmacology
- School of Applied Sciences
- Cellular and Molecular Models of Disease Centre - Member
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Member
- Microbial Therapeutics and Infection Control Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Andrew Collett
- Department of Biological and Geographical Sciences - Senior Lecturer
- School of Applied Sciences
- Microbial Therapeutics and Infection Control Centre - Member
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Chenyu Du
- Department of Chemical Sciences - Professor
- School of Applied Sciences
- Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre - Member
- Microbial Therapeutics and Infection Control Centre - Associate Member
- Technical Textiles Research Centre - Associate Member
- Centre for Biomimetic Societal Futures
Person: Academic
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Spherulitic Lead Calcium Apatite Minerals in Lead Water Pipes Exposed to Phosphate-Dosed Tap Water
Hopwood, J., Casey, H., Cussons, M., Knott, P., Humphreys, P., Andrews, H., Banks, J., Coleman, S. & Haley, J., 15 Mar 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Environmental Science and Technology. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Methanogenesis from Mineral Carbonates, a Potential Indicator for Life on Mars
Wormald, R., Hopwood, J., Humphreys, P., Mayes, W. M., Gomes, H. & Rout, S., 16 Mar 2022, In: Geosciences (Switzerland). 12, 3, 9 p., 138.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
The evolution of alkaliphilic biofilm communities in response to extreme alkaline pH values
Charles, C., Rout, S., Jackson, B. R., Boxall, S., Akbar, S. & Humphreys, P., 1 Aug 2022, In: MicrobiologyOpen. 11, 4, 11 p., e1309.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Comfort, ventilation and health issues in dwellings of Ho Chi Minh City
Adrian Pitts (Speaker), Thanh Dang (Speaker) & Emma Ransom-Jones (Speaker)
10 Apr 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Groundbreaking reasearch demonstrates scalp cooling protects hair from chemotherapy
Nikolaos Georgopoulos & Andrew Collett
6/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Conversations with the CEO - Chasing Zero Hair Loss - A scientific look into scalp cooling and how we plan to improve efficacy in the future
Richard Paxman, Andrew Collett & Nikolaos Georgopoulos
24/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Maths made easier for scientists who shun the subject wins award
Fraser Scott
12/04/19 → 25/04/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research