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Microbiology Today: the impact of air pollution on bacteria
June 11, 2021
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Laura speaks with Lillie Purser, PhD student at the University of Leicester. Lillie’s research explores how air pollution can affect the way bacteria behave, specifically strains of bacteria involved in the health condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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New microbes discovered in bharals, sea lions and mangroves
June 9, 2021
Each month, the Microbiology Society publishes the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology (IJSEM), which details newly discovered species of bacteria, fungi and protists. Here are some of the new species that have been discovered and the places they’ve been found.
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Sepsis in Benin: diagnosis and management
June 8, 2021
In April, Microbiology Society champion Dr Victorien Tamègnon Dougnon, senior lecturer in microbiology at the University of Benin, partnered with the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, Ceradis, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) Finlande and the American Society for Microbiology, to organise a webinar on sepsis. In this blog, Dr Dougnon reflects on the online event during which almost 50 health professionals shared their learnings.
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The microbial risks of UK urban flooding
June 3, 2021
I am a currently studying in the department of civil and structural engineering, supervised by Dr Isabel Douterelo Soler, Dr James Shucksmith, and Dr Henriette Jensen. As my undergraduate degree was in Biology, working in the engineering department has definitely been a big change. However, it’s really exciting to see how biology can be applied to civil engineering to help investigate complex problems, such as the risk posed by floods to public health.
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MicroNews May
June 2, 2021
MicroNews is the sister series of our podcast Microbe Talk, where we discuss some of the times microbes and microbiology have been in the news over the last month. Listen to Matt and Laura discussing the way antibiotics work, a positive story about sea star wasting disease and the importance of soil-dwelling protists.
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Prize Medal Lecture 2020: Professor Martin Blaser
June 2, 2021
The Prize Medal is awarded annually to an outstanding microbiologist who is a global leader in their field and whose work has had a far-reaching impact beyond the field of microbiology. In 2020, the Prize medal was awarded to Professor Martin Blaser from Rutgers University, USA, for his work on antibiotic’s effects on the human microbiome. At Annual Conference Online 2021, Professor Blaser presented his prize lecture titled ‘Antibiotics at the crossroads.’
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Peter Wildy Prize Lecture 2020: Professor Graham Hatfull
June 1, 2021
The Peter Wildy Prize is awarded annually to an individual for an outstanding contribution to microbiology education and/or communication in order to stimulate interest and understanding. The 2020 Peter Wildy Prize was awarded to Professor Graham Hatfull. Professor Hatfull gave the lecture titled 'Who wouldn’t want to discover a new virus?' at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference Online 2021.
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Marjory Stephenson Prize Lecture: Professor Julian Parkhill
June 1, 2021
The Marjory Stephenson Prize is awarded annually to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the discipline of microbiology. The 2020 Marjory Stephenson Prize was awarded to Professor Julian Parkhill. Professor Parkhill gave the lecture titled ‘Twenty years of sequence-gazing’ at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference Online 2021.
