Medical Mycology and Fungal Immunology

Lead Research Organisation: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Department Name: Biosciences

Abstract

This programme covers aspects of medical mycology, immunity, the molecular basis of infection and the genomics of infectious disease, within the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology-a world-leading research centre that is helping to tackle the major global threats to human health caused by fungal

diseases. It involves a 1-year MRes followed by progression to a 3-year PhD. During the MRes, students receive training in medical mycology and fungal immunology and undertake two 3-month projects on fungal pathogen biology or host-pathogen interactions, that are directly related to the ongoing research in the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology and that are supervised by leading experts. Following successful completion of their MRes, students progress to their 3-year PhD. They choose their PhD topic from a selection of peer-reviewed projects led by members of the MRC Centre.

Graduates of this programme might expect to pursue a career in academic, commercial or clinical research. In addition to this, the student will develop a range of transferrable skills including self- learning, critical evaluation, analytical skills and applied statistics, IT-based approaches, and scientific writing, whilst exposing them to cutting-edge research techniques.

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
MR/P501955/1 04/09/2016 30/08/2019
2399252 Studentship MR/P501955/1 30/09/2020 29/09/2021
 
Description Centre for Medical Mycology Travel Award
Amount £500 (GBP)
Organisation University of Exeter 
Sector Academic/University
Country United Kingdom
Start 01/2023 
End 01/2023
 
Description Health and Life Science Global Mobility Fund
Amount £5,000 (GBP)
Organisation University of Exeter 
Sector Academic/University
Country United Kingdom
Start 02/2023 
End 07/2023
 
Description Professor Ken Haynes Travel Bursery
Amount £500 (GBP)
Organisation University of Exeter 
Sector Academic/University
Country United Kingdom
Start 01/2023 
End 01/2023
 
Description British Paediatric Neurology Association Outcome Measures Committee 
Form Of Engagement Activity A formal working group, expert panel or dialogue
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact I am part of the Outcome Measures Committee of the British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA). The BPNA runs short courses such as the Paediatric Epilepsy Course which has taught evidence-based best practice in the care of children with epilesy to over 14,000 healthcare practitioners in 5 continents.
The Committee is tasked with measuring the outcomes of this short course. I have created and analysed outcome measures for over 7000 participants which has been submitted for publication. The work has also lead to the PET courses being recommended by the World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240064072 (p42)
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023
URL https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240064072
 
Description Poster and flash talk presentation at the 11th International Cryptococcus and Cryptococcosis Conference 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Poster and flash talk presentation at the 11th International Cryptococcus and Cryptococcosis Conference held in Uganda in January 2023. This was attended by >200 scientists and clinicians from around the world. My talk and poster attracted discussion and furhter ideas of collaboration.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2023
URL https://www.iccc2020.org/