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Project

Population genetics of clinical E. coli

Unit(s) of assessment: Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy

School: School of Science and Technology

Overview

Genomics of health care E.coli infections: Genome level investigation of bacteraemia and urine infections caused by E. coli, using genomics to track transmission and emergence of outbreaks.

Collaboration

This research was undertaken in collaboration with Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, England and the University of Helsinki.

The project was funded by a £56,000 grant from the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA).

Publications

  • Alhashash et al., 2013, Emerging Infectious Disease 19 (10): 1699-1701
  • McNally et al., 2013, Clinical Microbiology and Infection 19 (8): E328-E334
  • McNally et al., 2013, Genome Biology and Evolution 5(4):699-710