Respiratory pathogens must interact with and negotiate colonisation of the specialised epithelial cells that line the nose. These cells form a protective barrier and contact with pathogens triggers immune responses that lead to production of protective immunity. This process changes with age, environmental factors, and the respiratory microbiome. We use state-of-the-art models and advanced imaging technology to study how interactions of bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae affect the respiratory epithelium.

BIOL112 - Cell Structure and Function (Module Organiser)

BIOL243 - Medical Microbiology

BIOL334 - New and Emerging Microbial Pathogens

BIOL387(a) - Literature Review and Research Project

BIOL444 - Models of Disease

BIOL469 - MSci Literature Review and Research Project

Early Career Researcher Training Tutor for BLS

ECR Editorial Board Member for Immunotherapy Advances

Co-lead on Respiratory Working Group for ICCARP