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MICROBIOLOGY AT INTERFACES
MANCHESTER
Surface biofouling and biofilm production is a major issue in the medical, food and water industries. The design of novel antiadhesive, biomimetic and antimicrobial surfaces may provide a way in, at least in part to reduce such fouling, transmission, contamination and infection issues. This work includes
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Detection and characterisation of conditioning films and biochemical molecules at the cell surface interface.
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The effectiveness of cleaning methods.
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Hygienic status of food contact surfaces.
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With the rise in antimicrobial resistance, the number of products available to treat infections is shrinking and a number of bacteria are also becoming resistant to biocides. One aspect of research involves designing and testing new antimicrobials.
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The clinical collaborations are centered around:
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Microorganisms in wounds
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Transmission of bacteria in hospitals
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Bacteria in surgical site infections
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Infections in biomaterials.
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