One of our research interests is focussed on infection control of norovirus. In a new feature article for the Applied Microbiology...

The Microbiology Society Annual Conference was held on 8 - 11th April, in Edinburgh UK, and this year, had a strong representation of...

We are delighted that Maitreyi has been awarded an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award, which aims to support early career...

Undergraduate student Nicole Sibanda joined us in the lab this summer, funded by the Applied Microbiology International summer studentship . Nicole worked in the lab with Ph.D. student Brandon Moulds , to investigate the reusability of a novel catalyst for norovirus disinfection. Nicole said of the experience, "During my internship, I had the privilege to engage in various tasks that provided me with a comprehensive understanding of microbiology and its practical applications

Our research investigating the stability of coronaviruses on leather surfaces was selected as a finalist in the Excellence in Collaboration category of the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Awards 2022. The DMU and Micro-Fresh teams at the East Midlands Chamber Awards 2022 The research undertaken as a collaboration with Prof Katie Laird , the British Footwear Association , and Leicester-based company Micro-Fresh , increased our understanding of the potential transmission r

One of our research interests is to investigate natural product compounds to develop them as novel antivirals. In a new feature article...

We are delighted that Maitreyi has been awarded a Society for General Microbiology New Lecturer Research Grant to investigate disinfection of norovirus using a novel catalyst. Norovirus is a pathogen that causes gastroenteritis, and is a major concern in hospitals and healthcare settings where young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals might be at risk of infections. Norovirus can persist in the environment for several weeks, and identifying effective disi