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Peter Speckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virology
• Bacteriophage Therapy
• Herpes Simplex Virus
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Peter Speck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering. With over 20 years of experience, his research spans virology, bacteriophage therapy, and antiviral immunity, focusing on combating antibiotic resistance through phage-based clinical applications. PhD in Herpes Simplex Virus Pathogenesis (University of Adelaide, 1993) BSc (Hons) in Wheat and Rye Genetics (University of Adelaide, 1988) BSc in Genetics (University of Adelaide, 1987) His research interests include: Bacteriophage therapy for antibiotic-resistant infections Herpesvirus latency mechanisms Antiviral activity in marine organisms Wound infection management Viral-host interactions Biofilm disruption strategies Recent publications demonstrate expertise in phage therapy for diabetic ulcers, coronavirus disinfection technologies, and marine-based antivirals. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and education. Scientific recognitions include: NHMRC Grant 2036550 (2022) for surgical mesh infection prevention NHMRC Grant 2020173 (2022) for wound care innovation Office of Teaching and Learning Citation Award (2012) for virology education FASM (Fellow of Australian Society for Microbiology) (2015) Professional leadership roles feature: Chair, Australasian Society for Virology meetings (2017-2019) Secretary, Australasian Society for Virology (2012-present) Chair, National Scientific Advisory Committee (ASM Virology Division, 2012-2014) Editorial Board, Virology Journal Active in public health advocacy, he coordinates national efforts for antimicrobial policy reform and vaccination promotion through the Australian Society for Microbiology.

• Bacterial biofilms
• Fungal biofilms
• Chronic infections
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Thomas Bjarnsholt is a Professor at the Department of Immunology and Microbiology within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. He leads research at the Costerton Biofilm Centre and serves as Editor-in-Chief of APMIS (Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology). His work involves close collaboration with clinicians across major Danish hospitals and extensive international partnerships. MSc in Chemistry (Civil engineer), DTU (2001) PhD: 'Experimental investigation of quorum sensing and biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in relation to lung infection in cystic fibrosis patients', DTU (2005) Doctor of Medicine 'The Role of Bacterial Biofilms in Chronic Infections', University of Copenhagen (2013) Bjarnsholt's research focuses on bacterial and fungal biofilms in chronic infections, investigating why biofilm-based infections exhibit extreme resistance to antibiotics and evade host defenses. His work spans from fundamental biofilm biology to clinical applications, with particular interest in diagnostic development and therapeutic approaches for chronic wound management, orthopedic infections, and cystic fibrosis-related infections. He has pioneered research on the role of biofilms in various clinical settings and developed novel methods for biofilm detection and treatment. His publication record shows a strong emphasis on translational research connecting basic biofilm science with clinical applications. The recent articles demonstrate growing focus on interdisciplinary approaches to bone and joint infections, advanced diagnostic limitations, tri-species infection models, and bridging environmental biofilm research with clinical solutions. His work increasingly incorporates advanced methodologies including transcriptomics, sophisticated animal models, and spatial microbiome analysis. 2015 Award and Honorary Lecture at Danish Society for Orthopedic Surgery annual meeting 2015 Journal of Wound Care 'Best Laboratory/Pre-Clinical Study' Award 2013 ESCMID Young Investigator Award 2013-2017 Lundbeck Foundation Junior Group Leader Fellowship (EUR 1,34 Mill) Bjarnsholt supervises an active research group including 7 Postdocs (4 current), 12 PhD students (9 current plus 5 co-supervised), and numerous Master's and Bachelor's students. His research is supported by significant funding totaling DKK 30,524,264 (4.1 million Euro) as Principal Investigator, with additional contract research funding of approximately 12 DKK million. Major funders include the Lundbeck Foundation, RegionHovedstadens Udviklingsfond, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gerda og Aage Haenschs Fond, and Human Frontier Science Project. He founded and serves on the advisory board of the Biofilm Test Facility, participates in the Copenhagen Microbiology Center, and is a member of the SUND-UCPH and UCPH Innovation Board. His international collaborations span institutions in the USA, UK, Sweden, and beyond, focusing on biofilm behavior, host defense mechanisms, and clinical applications.

Jason L Brownمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biofilm Research
• Microbiology
• Oral Sciences
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Dr. Jason L Brown is a Lecturer in Oral Sciences at the University of Glasgow Dental School, where he lectures across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs including BDS, Nursing, Microbiology, and serves as Programme Lead for the Oral Sciences postgraduate course since 2023/24. His academic journey began with a BSc (hons) in Biomedical Sciences from Durham University (2014), followed by an MPhil in Dental Microbiology from the University of Liverpool, and culminated in a PhD jointly from the Universities of Glasgow and the West of Scotland in 2018 with his thesis titled 'Cellular Responses in Oral Health and Disease'. Dr. Brown's research focuses on infection biology and microbiology, particularly investigating microbial and host-pathogen interactions in multi-kingdom biofilm infections. His work centers on novel antimicrobial interventions for biofilm control and profiling biofilms using advanced technologies, with emphasis on oral cavity and skin/wound infections. He utilizes various microbiological and immunological in vitro systems to study biofilm models in relevant physiological contexts. His research group actively investigates bacterial, fungal, and interkingdom biofilm models and host-pathogen interactions using organotypic co-culture systems. Analysis of Dr. Brown's recent publications reveals a strong focus on biofilm research across multiple environments, particularly examining Candida albicans interactions with oral bacteria, Raman spectroscopy applications for biofilm analysis, and novel antimicrobial approaches including cold atmospheric plasma therapy. His work spans both fundamental microbiology and clinical applications, with increasing attention to diabetic foot ulcers and their complex microbiomes. Dr. Brown serves as Chair for the Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (the largest study group of the British Society of Dental Research), sits on the Editorial Board for Microbiology (Microbiology Society journal), and serves as Senior Editor (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) for Critical Reviews in Microbiology. He has supervised multiple BSc and MSc dissertation projects annually and has overseen the completion of three PhD projects as secondary supervisor. Currently, Dr. Brown is primary supervisor for three PhD students investigating wound biofilm therapies, Candida-albicans interactions, and Raman spectroscopy applications in biofilm profiling. His external collaborations include partnerships with the Universities of Bath and Lancaster on EPSRC-funded projects studying plasma technology to combat wound-related biofilms, and with the University of Strathclyde on collaborative PhD research.

• Microbial Biofilms
• Oral Microbiology
• Fungal Pathogenesis
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Dr. Christopher Delaney serves as a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences within the Dental School at the University of Glasgow, where he maintains an active research program focused on microbial biofilms and oral microbiology. His academic work bridges clinical dentistry with fundamental microbiological research, particularly examining fungal-bacterial interactions in polymicrobial communities. Dr. Delaney's research interests center on microbial biofilm dynamics, with specialization in Candida species pathogenesis, interkingdom interactions, and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. His laboratory employs multi-omics approaches including transcriptomics and metabolomics to investigate host-pathogen relationships in oral and systemic infections, with particular emphasis on how biofilm heterogeneity influences disease outcomes and treatment efficacy. Current research initiatives include grants from Tenovus Scotland (2024-2026) examining the metagenomic profile of tonsil and oral flora in tonsillitis patients, and a British Endodontic Society project (2024-2027) analyzing endodontic lesions for targeted biofilm disruption strategies. These projects reflect his translational approach to developing clinical solutions for biofilm-related infections. Dr. Delaney supervises doctoral research, currently guiding Muhanna Ali M Alshehri's investigation of Candida albicans interactions with oral microorganisms. His educational contributions include implementing virtual laboratory simulations to enhance student engagement across undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts, demonstrating his commitment to innovative pedagogical approaches in microbiology education.

• Dental Materials Science
• Biofilm Research
• Endodontics
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Dr. James Alun Scott is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Dental School within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing at the University of Glasgow. He is based at the Glasgow Dental Hospital & School located at 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Dr. Scott graduated with a BDS with commendation from the University of Glasgow in 1988, winning the Dean Webster prize for the most distinguished graduate. He completed House Officer appointments in Glasgow and a Senior House Officer position in Newcastle before becoming a Dall Research Fellow at Glasgow Dental Hospital, where he earned his PhD in Applied Dental Material Science in July 1994. He also obtained his FDSRCPS(Glas) during this period. Dr. Scott's research focuses on dental materials science, biofilm research in endodontics, and dental education. His work examines the properties and applications of dental biomaterials, particularly calcium silicate-based materials and chitosan applications. He has made significant contributions to understanding biofilm formation and management in endodontic infections. More recently, his research has addressed innovations in dental education, particularly virtual assessment methods developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Scott's publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in dental biomaterials research with a recent expansion into educational innovations. His work spans from fundamental material science investigations to practical clinical applications and educational methodologies. Dean Webster prize for the most distinguished graduate (1988) Dr. Scott was appointed as a Clinical University Teacher at the University of Glasgow in February 2012. Prior to this appointment, he maintained his connection to academic dentistry through teaching as a visiting dental practitioner in Glasgow Dental School & Hospital and as a VT trainer in both Glasgow and Edinburgh schemes while working in general dental practice. His laboratory and research team focus on dental biomaterials testing and biofilm research, collaborating with colleagues across dentistry, microbiology, and material science disciplines at the University of Glasgow.