Department of Microbial Sciences
Our ultimate goals are not only to develop novel treatments for important human diseases, but also to establish beneficial applications of microbes for biotechnology.
About us
In the Department, we study host-pathogen interactions in a range of bacteria and viruses, including:
- Mycobacteria
- Enteric pathogens
- Neisseria
- Herpesviruses
- Human norovirus
- Dengue virus.
We also use microorganisms to further our understanding of basic cellular mechanisms such as protein translation and the role of RNA binding proteins.
In the area of synthetic biology, we are developing methods to exploit microorganisms for the production of compounds of medical and industrial interest.
Head of Department
Professor Mark Chambers
Professor of Microbiology and Disease Intervention, Head of Department of Microbial Sciences