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