Clare Taylor

Clare Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology at the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University. Her work spans academic leadership, public engagement, and evidence-based policy development.

• Active academic citizen promoting inclusive practices in microbiology
• Expert in host-pathogen interactions and biotechnology
• Advocate for STEM diversity and higher education reform

Clare's research focuses on microbial virulence mechanisms and translational applications in biomedical science. She investigates how Salmonella and Listeria interact with human hosts to develop novel diagnostics, while maintaining a strong commitment to public science communication through performances at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and community outreach programs.

Her publications reveal a dual focus:

• Microbiology research (16%)
• Public engagement (24%)
• STEM diversity (20%)
• Policy development (16%)
• Education innovation (12%)
• Biotechnology (12%)

Recent work includes community microbiology programs and anti-bureaucracy research reforms.

Scientific contributions include:

• Beltane Public Engagement Fellowships (2015)
• Over £270,000 in research grants
• 15+ peer-reviewed publications

Academic mentorship includes supervising 7+ doctoral students across diverse topics in microbiology, cancer research, and hockey injury prevention. Collaborative projects span institutions including Heriot-Watt University and GlaxoSmithKline.

Her laboratory work explores microbial diagnostics and therapeutic development, while maintaining active roles in institutional equity initiatives and UK parliamentary science policy discussions.