Molecular Microbiology
Our research flows from fundamental science using model organisms to translational research on medically- and economically-significant pathogens
Our goal is to advance the science of molecular microbiology through high-quality research. We want our discoveries to be well-known nationally and internationally. We promote and benefit from collaborations with colleagues in allied disciplines including immunology, structural biology, gene regulation, genomics, proteomics, and more.
Our research topics currently include:
- fundamental physiological processes in microbial cells, including transport and generation of the cell surface
- bacterial growth arrest and responses to resource limitation
- microbial sensing of environmental signals
- inter-bacterial and inter-microbial interactions
- molecular determinants of bacterial virulence
- host responses to microbial pathogens
- identification of potential targets for antimicrobial intervention or biotechnological applications
We are dedicated to teaching and to providing great learning experiences. We are passionate about bringing in talented students and scientists to study microbiology, and we value diversity in our field. We aim to create a friendly, inclusive, and exciting environment for research and teaching, and developing careers.
We believe in sharing our knowledge with the public. We take part in various activities to showcase our research, including exhibitions with images of microbes in different scales, and we even made a book to go along with one of our exhibits.
Learn more about public engagement at the School of Life Sciences.
Learn more about microbiology teaching at the School of Life Sciences.
Head of Division
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Key contacts
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Nancy Kirk | Lab Manager | WTB2Hub-labmanagers@dundee.ac.uk |
Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall | Public Engagement Champion | N.R.Stanleywall@dundee.ac.uk |
Kirsty Forbes | Divisional Secretary | MMB-Admin@dundee.ac.uk |
Publications
News
News
The University of Dundee's annual Venture competition has once again showcased the innovative prowess of its students, graduates, and staff
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The Blues and Colours Awards Ceremony celebrates the finest in student sport at the University of Dundee, across the country, and recognises achievements by students for their competitive success or club commitments as a volunteer.
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University of Dundee students have raised more than £11,500 for humanitarian relief in Gaza
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Claire Tytler, a Fine Art student at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, has been named the Student Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year
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We take a look at ten varied jobs which you can do with a degree in mathematics.
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PhD student Laura Young - also know as social media influencer Less Waste Laura - is helping create new laws around the banning of disposable vapes