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Professor David Grainger is a faculty member at the University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences, specializing in Molecular Microbiology. He leads the Grainger Lab, focusing on bacterial chromosome biology, pathogenicity, and antibiotic resistance. His research integrates high-throughput techniques and single-molecule analysis to study gene regulation and bacterial pathogenesis.
- Education: PhD (2004), PGCE (2000), BSc (1999) in Biochemistry from the University of Birmingham.
- Affiliations: Part of the Institute of Microbiology and Infection (IMI), collaborating with experts in genomics, proteomics, and structural biology.
Research Interests: Deciphering chromosome biology of pathogenic bacteria, including transcriptional regulation, toxin production control, and antibiotic resistance pathways. Utilizes cutting-edge methods like Hi-C for 3D chromatin analysis and single-molecule microscopy.
Recent Articles: Focused on transposon capture mechanisms, bacterial promoter diversity, and quorum sensing signaling. Highlights include studies on Salmonella regulons and Vibrio cholerae biofilm suppression.
- Awards: Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship (2008), Runner-up in 'Science Snaps' competition for scientific communication.
- Grants: Career Development Fellowship-funded establishment of his research group at the University of Warwick (2008).
Labs/Teams: Grainger Lab at the University of Birmingham, part of the IMI network. Engages in public science outreach via Twitter and lab website.
