Institute of Microbiology and Infection Tackling the global challenge of infectious diseases for the benefit of society
27 November 2017 National Biofilms Innovation Centre The UK's world-class expertise in the research of biofilms has been recognised through the launch of a new National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC).
13 November 2017 University of Birmingham experts unite in World Antibiotic Awareness Week Scientists from the University of Birmingham are uniting to support World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) from 13-19 November.
10 November 2017 Leading scientist urges UK and EU action plans to 'lose jargon' in a bid to win the battle with 'superbugs' One of the UK's leading microbiologists is concerned that confusing language and a lack of specific objectives are hampering the global fight against antibiotic-resistant infections.
14 August 2017 Pioneering Bacterial Vaccines network launched through University of Birmingham Researchers from the University of Birmingham have established a global bacterial vaccinology network.
03 July 2017 New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant triclosan Scientists from the University of Birmingham and Norwich Research Park have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the disinfectant triclosan.
31 March 2017 New treatment for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious disease A study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, describes a new treatment pathway for antibiotic resistant bacteria and infectious diseases.