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Dr. Elita Jauneikaite is an Assistant Professor in Microbiome and Bacterial Genomics at the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction within Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine. She is also a Lecturer at the Institute of Reproduction and Developmental Biology (IRDB) and serves as Research Lead for Priority Pathogens in the National Institute of Health Research Health Protection Research Unit (NIHR HPRU) in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, collaborating with institutions like Public Health England, Cambridge University, and Warwick University.
- PhD in disease-causing Streptococcus pneumoniae epidemiology (University of Southampton, 2014)
- Current research focuses on evolution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of vaccine-preventable and healthcare-associated pathogens like GBS, E. coli, and K. pneumoniae
- Uses whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and molecular biology for pathogen characterization
Her recent publications highlight genomic surveillance of AMR in global pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus capitis, with a focus on hospital outbreaks, diagnostic innovation, and transmission dynamics. Affiliated with the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and NIHR HPRU, her work bridges clinical and public health research to combat AMR through One Health initiatives.
Dr. Jauneikaite's research also extends to educational campaigns for AMR awareness and development of rapid diagnostics like MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and digital PCR for bacterial identification. She has investigated pathogen transmission in diverse settings, including neonatal intensive care units and UK Armed Forces populations, using network analysis and spatial-temporal proximity modeling.
