Be inspired by some of the world’s leading microbiologists, discover the work of laboratories around the world, get advice on key topics and find out about exciting career opportunities in the world of microbiology.
Several areas of microbiology are ripe for commercial exploitation in Nigeria - so what’s the next step for students and researchers interested in setting up science-driven business ventures? A recent workshop had the answers.
The Babalola Lab examines the interplay between plants and plant growth-promoting rhizobiome in plant health management using high throughput sequencing
The Almario group focuses on finding novel microbial-based solutions to improve plant phosphorus nutrition by tapping into the microbiota of wild plants growing under harsh nutrient-limited conditions.
The Banwo lab conducts work on traditional fermented foods such as starchy-based tuber crops, cereal grains, dairy products and vegetable condiments.
The Kulkarni Lab works to determine how locally derived complement proteins in the lung can be harnessed to reduce the burden of end-stage lung disease.
The Stewart Lab at Newcastle University are working to harness the infant gut microbiome to predict disease and personalise preventative therapy.
Student Christo Opperman investigated non-dairy carriers for probiotics as part of a Summer studentship with Applied Microbiology International - and here’s what happened.
2022’s winner of AMI’s Basil Jarvis Prize, Tanushree Gupta of AgResearch in New Zealand, used her prize money to fund an internship investigating new antimicrobials. Intern Landry Maquet reveals how his research has been going.
Insights and advice for anyone thinking of re-training, or transferring from academia to clinical care.
Laura Elena Cota Ortega travelled from Mexico to Spain for her Applied Microbiology International sponsored summer placement investigating the intricate mechanisms of virulence and antimicrobial resistance.
A dip into the world of colourful fabrics and microbial engineering - Alicia Russell of Colorifix shares her experience designing, coordinating, and crafting pigments for a spectrum of colours.
Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët’s journey transcends typical PhD narratives. From National Geographic enthusiast to nanomedicine warrior, Laetitia reveals how her scientific odyssey combats a neglected tropical disease.
Mycology, chemical-free bioproducts and fresh discoveries every season - Young Nam Lee reveals what life as a microbial library collection curator is like.
A glimpse into the world of Bactobio with Grace Cox and Shinjini Mathur who are unleashing the power of microbes to produce novel antimicrobials - from culturing novel strains to harnessing their potential for global health solutions.
Emilie Cummerson is a University of Warwick student who has just completed a year-long placement in the Sagona Lab and the university’s spinout company Cytecom.