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ECM Forum Online 2020: a view from twitter
July 29, 2020
On the 16—17 July 2020, the Early Career Microbiologists’ (ECM) Forum hosted a virtual poster and video session on the ECM Forum LinkedIn group. This two-day activity was dedicated to showcasing early career research and building networks.
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Covid-19 testing in the UK lighthouse labs
July 22, 2020
Put lots of scientists from different careers stages (academic and non-academic) in the same room in the middle of a pandemic and what do you get? No, not arguments… an absolutely awesome environment! In this blog, having just finished 7 weeks at the Milton Keynes Lighthouse Lab, PhD student Ellie Boardman reflects on what it was like.
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COVID-19 testing in the Milton Keynes Lighthouse laboratory
June 18, 2020
On 2 April, members of the Microbiology Society were given the opportunity to assist with testing efforts for COVID-19 in one of three 'Lighthouse laboratories'. Connor Hayward, PhD student at the University of Leeds, signed up to contribute to the testing efforts. Here, Connor reflects on how the testing process varies from his PhD research and reflects on his time at the lab.
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Sensitisation of Clostridoides difficile to phage infection
January 23, 2020
Each year, the Microbiology Society awards a number of grants that enable undergraduates to work on microbiological research projects during the summer vacation. Over the next few months, we’ll be posting a series of articles from members who were awarded Harry Smith Vacation Studentships this summer. This week is Annie Clarke, a final year Biomedical Science student at the University of Hertfordshire.
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A faster way to determine antimicrobial susceptibility
January 16, 2020
It can take as long as five days to determine which antibiotic treatments are likely to be effective in clearing a bacterial infection. These long wait-times can lead to ineffective antibiotics being used, delaying patient recovery and contributing to the increase of antimicrobial resistance. But is there a better way? In this blog, Kerry Falconer PhD student at the University of St Andrews discusses her research.
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How could supervising a studentship benefit your professional development?
January 7, 2020
Each year, the Microbiology Society awards a number of grants that enable undergraduates to work on microbiological research projects during the summer vacation. Over the next few months, we’ll be posting a series of articles from members who were awarded Harry Smith Vacation Studentships this summer. This week focuses on some of our members who supervised students during their summer projects.
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Biology Summer School at Maynooth University
October 25, 2019
During the week beginning 12 August 2019, a number of postgraduate students at Maynooth University ran a summer school for undergraduate students. Here, PhD student Gerard Sheehan discusses the activities that took place during the week and how it went.
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CHRO 2019: Bubbles in Belfast
September 30, 2019
Campylobacter, Helicobacter and Related Organisms (CHRO) is an international, bi-annual conference that acts as a platform to share and advance the current understandings of Campylobacter, Helicobacter and related organisms, such as Arcobacter. The 20th CHRO conference was held 8–11 September in Belfast, and showcased venues including the Titanic museum and City Hall in addition to the conference venue. Cadi Davies attended this year's CHRO and gave a lightning talk called 'Bubbles in Belfast'. Here, she details her experience.
