Bacterial ‘sleeper cells’ evade antibiotics and weaken defence against infection
New research, from scientists at Imperial College London, unravels how so-called bacterial persister cells manipulate our immune cells.
Dr Anna Barnard awarded prestigious Sir Henry Dale fellowship
Congratulations Anna!
Mathematical approach to predicting bacterial growth offers fresh AMR insights
Researchers have developed a mathematical framework to analyse how different cellular processes dictate the growth rate of a bacterial cell.
Sir Alexander Fleming knew in 1936 bacteria would beat antibiotics
Dr Bill Frankland, acclaimed allergy expert and now 106 years old, recalls clearly when Sir Alexander Fleming foretold the demise of antibiotics.
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Antibiotic prescribing influenced by team dynamics within hospitals
Antibiotic prescribing by doctors is influenced by team dynamics and cultures within hospitals.
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Six things doctors would like you to know about antibiotics
Every day healthcare workers around the world are waging war, in what is becoming the fight of our lives.
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International collaborative networks to optimise infection related outcomes
Building collaborative networks and capacity to optimise infection related outcomes in surgical pathways
Evenings of discovery return with new Imperial Lates series
An exploration of infection, a science fashion show, and a celebration of pioneering women form part of a new series of evening public events.
Professor Alison Holmes gives presentation to House of Lords
Professor Alison Holmes presented at the House of Lords Science and Technology committee on emerging global infections
Financial incentives help to drive down unnecessary antibiotic prescribing
Offering financial incentives to NHS commissioners reduces the amount of antibiotics in the community and could help to curb drug-resistant infections
