Alison Cottell

Dr Alison Cottell is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at the University of Surrey's School of Biosciences, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She serves as Programme Director for the Biomedical Science BSc programme. Her expertise spans clinical bacteriology, focusing on nosocomial infection control and bacterial resistance mechanisms.

• Education: BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD in Microbiology
• Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRBS)

Research emphasizes antibiotic-biocide cross-resistance and hospital-acquired infection prevention. Teaches on Biochemistry and Biological Sciences programmes. Previously worked in healthcare as a Biomedical Scientist and lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.