Anna Lopatina

Anna Lopatina is a researcher at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science within the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science. Her work directly contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals targeting antimicrobial resistance and planetary health through advanced microbiological research.

Her primary research focuses on:

• Mobile Genetic Elements
• Bacteriophage
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Bacterial Evolution
• Phage Therapy

Lopatina investigates how mobile genetic elements drive rapid bacterial adaptation against viral predators, with significant implications for overcoming antibiotic-resistant infections. Her 2021 Science publication demonstrated evolutionary mechanisms in Vibrio strains where genetic element turnover enables phage resistance, receiving 116 citations and extensive media coverage across 12 news outlets and social platforms.

She actively participates in research funding initiatives including the 2023-2025 project "Systematic discovery of counter defense strategies of bacteriophages against bacterial immunity" led by Polz, M.F., while maintaining collaborative networks evidenced by her 2023 international conference poster presentation that gained viral traction on academic social media.