Lecturer
CurrentFocus on the use of whole-genome sequencing to investigate pathogens associated with healthcare-associated infections. These include the molecular epidemiology and population structure of hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA, methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Other interests include the molecular analysis of mobile genetic elements encoding antibiotic resistance and virulence including SCCmec elements in pandemic, epidemic and sporadic… Show more Focus on the use of whole-genome sequencing to investigate pathogens associated with healthcare-associated infections. These include the molecular epidemiology and population structure of hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA, methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) and Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Other interests include the molecular analysis of mobile genetic elements encoding antibiotic resistance and virulence including SCCmec elements in pandemic, epidemic and sporadic MRSA and MSSA and the practical management of Legionella risks in water distribution networks. Show less
