Jasira Patel

Jasira's research focusses on understanding the interplay between harmless commensal bacteria and the respiratory pathogen Haemophilus influenzae, determining whether the commensals can be used as future therapeutics for infection.

Divine Derefaka

Divine's research focusses on the development of a humane respiratory mucosal model that replaces the use of animal models and animal-based products to investigate the role of Streptococcus pneumoniae biofilms in respiratory infections.

Harini Satkunarasa

Harini's research focusses on the development of a lab-based laundering model for the investigation of biofilm formation, antimicrobial/disinfectant resistance, and biofilm-removal interventions.

Lord Cudjoe

Lord's research focusses on the development and evaluation of novel phytochemicals as nebulisable treatments for respiratory tract biofilm infections.

Katie Hussain

Katie's research focusses on investigating the role of biofilms within industrial healthcare, pharmaceutical and hospitality laundries. She explores their impact on infection control, antibiotic resistance, wastewater and the environment.

Muhammad Atif

Muhammad's research focusses on understanding the interactions taking place within interkingdom biofilms, determining how bacteria and fungi contribute towards respiratory infection.