Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Clinical pharmacy
- Molecular biology
- Microbiology
- Microbial genomics
Current Research Opportunities
- Investigation of horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial resistance genes by bacteriophages in aquatic environments
- Adaptation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in people with bronchiectasis during chronic inhaled treatment
Public outreach & key achievements
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (2010-present)
- Member of the Editorial Board (Associate Editor) Journal of Cystic Fibrosis (2017-present)
- Scientific Reviewer of Cystic Fibrosis Research News (2016-present)
- Member of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society (2017-present)
- Member of the Australian Society for Medical Research (2015-2017)
- Member of the Australian Society for Medical Research Queensland Health and Medical Research Awards subcommittee (2015-2016)
- Visiting Scientist, University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Brisbane, Australia (2016-2017)
- Honorary Visiting Scientist, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia (2015-2017)
- Visiting Scientist, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia (2015)
Research students
| Name | Ross McCleave |
| PhD Title | Relationship between antibiotic treatment and development of antimicrobial resistance and clinical outcomes in people with bronchiectasis  |
| Years of Study | 2019-2022 |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Name | Zichuan Li |
| PhD Title | Selection of genomic markers to predict success of antibiotic regimens in chronic infection |
| Years of Study | 2019-2022 |
| Country | China |