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.
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.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Al Brown (Primary Supervisor) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR/P501955/1 | 05/09/2016 | 31/08/2019 | |||
| 2399252 | Studentship | MR/P501955/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2021 |
| 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/ |