We have a Wellcome funded postdoc position to join our dynamic team and build on our exciting work on HIV, T cells and tissue residency. See the link below for more details and how to apply. ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/se…

I have thought too much about this but hear me out… It’s thought that vampire lore may come from rabies. In the brains of people with rabies there is iron depletion because of.. the accumulation of other compounds. So…vampires want the iron, so red blood cells! 🦠🧛‍♀️

For the day that’s in it…

Sign up for our free webinar on 24 October 2024 for members on the value of engaging with media as researchers! The programme includes guest speaker Tom Sheldon from the UK's Science Media Centre UK and chaired by Dr Lindsay Broadbent from University of Surrey. microb.io/44WnbkV 👈

Exciting to see our RSV wastewater genomics study now published in Journal of Infectious Diseases academic.oup.com/jid/advance-ar… what can wastewater tell us about RSV evolution and epidemiology? QUB Wastewater based Epidemiology Group

Any microbiologists want know more about how to engage with the media check out this free webinar by Chaired by Dr Lindsay Broadbent and Microbiology Society on the 24th of October! microbiologysociety.org/event/full-eve…

HBO are making a prequel to IT called ‘Welcome to Derry’ and honestly, I think they missed a trick not calling it Derry Ghouls.

What determines whether someone gets infected or not after exposure to SARS-CoV-2? A new study by Lindeboom et al examined this question with COVID-19 human challenge study. Benjamin Israelow and I summarize their key findings in this News & Views 🧵 (1/) nature.com/articles/d4158…

It's not too late yet...but it almost is!! Check out this fabulous, fully funded, 4 year PhD project in my lab working on #DIPG #Glioblastoma #OncolyticViruses - you have till Sunday (30th) June at 5pm to apply!!! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

The viva for my PhD was 9 years ago today! 🤯 Can’t quite believe where the time has gone.

Fantastic news that the UK have announced the rollout of an RSV vaccine programme! gov.uk/government/new…

It's that time of year again Surrey Biosciences University of Surrey

Very proud of my first Master’s student graduating today! Thalia was a joy to have in the lab and will be missed. She is off to do a PhD in Manchester, so clearly has the big (pun intended) for microbiology research. 🦠

You should’ve seen the reaction I got from English colleagues when I tried to explain what top hats are and why they are vital to any kids birthday party!

Well that’s a relief…

My crazy golf skills have improved as I have gotten older!

Happy birthday to me 😊

On this day thirteen years ago I passed cells for the very first time! 🤯 To celebrate, I’m going to go and pass some cells! 🔬

New CDC study: #RSV vaccines reduce the risk of RSV-associated hospitalization. RSV vaccines are recommended for all adults ages 75+ and for those ages 60-74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV. Read the full study in JAMA: bit.ly/4cVw0hk

Found a statue in Prague of three academics waiting to hear the outcome of a funding bid…