Organisation profile
Organisation 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
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Richard Bingham
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Senior Lecturer - Biomedical & Life Sciences
- School of Applied Sciences
- Cellular and Molecular Models of Disease Centre - Member
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Member
Person: Academic
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Chenyu Du
- Department of Physical and Life 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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Karl Hemming
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Senior Lecturer - Organic Chemistry
- School of Applied Sciences
- Chemical Synthesis and Design Centre - Member
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics Centre - Associate Member
- Microbial Therapeutics and Infection Control Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Borrelia BBJ25 is a plasmid-encoded Omp85-family protein associated with a potential export system
Nixon, A., Soliman, E., Bryk, J., Carr, M., Cooper, C. D. O. & Bingham, R. J., 6 Feb 2026, In: Bioscience Reports. 46, 2, 12 p., BSR20254082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recent Development on Sorting of Textiles Waste by Fibre Type for Recycling: A Mini Review
Robinson, M., Ghosh, S., Qian, F., Du, C., Vallati, M. & Goswami, P., 2 Mar 2026, In: Textiles (Switzerland). 6, 1, 19 p., 28.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Simultaneous Biosynthesis of Cellulase by Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma reesei and Textile Waste Recycling
Etuk, E., Nawaz, A., Liu, Z., Lin, C. S. K. & Du, C., 29 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Waste and Biomass Valorization. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Centre for Biominetic Societal Futures
Towns-Andrews, L. (PI), Kusev, P. (CoI), Kara, A. (CoI), Herath, D. (CoI), Validi, S. (CoI), Jabbar, A. (CoI), Nikitas, A. (CoI), Roper, S. (CoI), Ginger, M. (CoI), Phillips, R. (CoI), Du, C. (CoI), Amaratunga, D. (CoI), Haigh, R. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI), Hill, R. (CoI), Parkinson, S. (CoI), Johnson, A. (CoI), Bryan, H. (CoI), Thomas, P. (CoI), McIntyre, D. (CoI), Jeffries, L. (CoI), Bailey, R. (CoI), Townsley, J. (CoI), Unver, E. (CoI), Goswami, P. (CoI), Roach, J. (CoI), Grimm, V. (CoI), Worley, C. (CoI), Siebers, P.-O. (CoI), Bardone, E. (CoI), Madsen, J. K. (CoI), Neumann, M. (CoI), Seri, R. (CoI), Durrant, R. (CoI), Wortley, R. (CoI), Sidebottom, A. (CoI), Ekblom, P. (CoI), Pease, K. (CoI), Taylor, M. (CoI), Silke, A. (CoI), Dewandre, N. (CoI) & Hemachandra, K. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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RSC Accreditation @ University of Hong Kong
Hemming, K. (Participant)
4 Feb 2026 → 5 Feb 2026Activity: Other activity types › Other
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RSC Accreditation @ Swansea University
Hemming, K. (Participant)
22 Oct 2025Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Sustainability Assessment of Novel Textile Waste Processing Strategies
Angelis-Dimakis, A. (Speaker), Vyrkou, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Du, C. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Hebden, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Goswami, P. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
1 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Groundbreaking reasearch demonstrates scalp cooling protects hair from chemotherapy
Georgopoulos, N. & Collett, A.
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
Paxman, R., Collett, A. & Georgopoulos, N.
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
Scott, F.
12/04/19 → 25/04/19
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research