​​Microbiology & infection

The human body is home to a diverse community of bacterial and fungal species that are associated with a wide range of both oral and systemic diseases.

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Our microbiologists lead fundamental and translational research directed at better understanding this complex microflora in order to prevent or more effectively treat microbial diseases. They also work extensively in larger, multi-disciplinary national and international teams to develop and translate innovative antimicrobial technologies, and we are linked to the for host-pathogen interactions.

People

For further information and research opportunities, please see the staff page of individual researcher below: 


Research centres and institutes

Centres of excellence

The University's cross-faculty research centres harness our interdisciplinary expertise to solve the world's most pressing challenges.