Sarah Forbes

Dr. Sarah Forbes is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University, specializing in antimicrobial chemotherapy and microbial ecology. She leads the MSc/MRes Molecular Microbiology and MSc/MRes Biomedical Laboratory Science programs. Her research focuses on mechanisms of biocide resistance, anti-infective biomedical coating development, and biofilm community responses to antimicrobial treatments. She holds a BSc and PhD in Microbiology from The University of Manchester, followed by research roles with industry partners Unilever and Colgate Palmolive.

Education: BSc and PhD in Microbiology at The University of Manchester. Postdoctoral research included collaborations with industry leaders in hygiene and personal care sectors.

Research Interests:

• Mechanisms of bacterial resistance to biocides and antibiotics
• Development of anti-infective coatings for medical devices
• Biofilm formation and dispersal dynamics
• Quorum sensing inhibition strategies
• Public engagement in microbiology education

Collaborations: Active partnerships with Colgate Palmolive, Reckitt, and Unilever on antimicrobial efficacy studies. Engages in science outreach through organizations like Guerilla Science and RCUK School-University Partnerships Initiative.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants mentioned, but industry collaborations imply sponsored research. Supervises postgraduate research in antimicrobial chemotherapy and microbial ecology. No listed awards.

Labs/Teams: Works within multidisciplinary teams focusing on biomedical applications of microbiology, though specific lab names not provided.