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Cromore Road, Coleraine Campus
BT52 1SA Coleraine
United Kingdom
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I am a research associate in microbial biotechnology working within the Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research centre at Ulster University. I have interests and expertise in molecular microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and antimicrobial resistance. In addition to my research portfolio, I have significant experience in the commercialisation of microbial biotechnology. I am currently focused on two research projects; The Tolerate EU Project and STAMPs.
The Tolerate EU Project is a Horizon Europe consortium project investigating if microbial genes and taxa identified in ancient DNA samples dating back up to 600,000 years can be utilised for the bioaugmentation of agricultural crops to mitigate the effects of climate change (https://tolerate-eu-project.com/).
STAMPs is a Invest NI funded Proof of Concept study where I am a research co-investigator. The project is focusing on the development of a novel sensitiser-peptide conjugates developed at Ulster University for application initially in skin infections such as diabetic foot ulceration. This project has been spun out of work I carried out as part of the EPSRC funded program grant “Beyond Antibiotics” being run in collaboration with The University of Oxford, University College London, and several commercial partners.
Prior to becoming involved with my current projects I led projects investigating microbial biosurfactant technology with regards to applications in food technology, cosmetics, and biomedical applications such as antimicrobial and anti-cancer therapeutics. Before joining Ulster University, I led a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) at Queen’s University Belfast, UK investigating microbial driven inflammatory lung disease. I did my Ph.D. in the field of marine microbiology and quorum sensing at The University of Nottingham, UK.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
PhD, The Signal Based Relationship between the Green Seaweed Ulva and its Indigenous Bacterial Community, University of Nottingham
Sept 2008 → Sept 2012
Award Date: 1 Jun 2016
Master, Molecular Medical Microbiology , University of Nottingham
Sept 2007 → Sept 2008
Award Date: 1 Dec 2008
Bachelor, Biochemistry and Microbiology, King's College London
Sept 2003 → Jul 2006
Award Date: 1 Jun 2006
Honorary Research Associate , Queen's University Belfast
Apr 2016 → Aug 2016
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate , Queen's University Belfast
Apr 2013 → Apr 2016
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Twigg, M. (Speaker), McHale, A. (Contributor) & Callan, J. (Contributor)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Twigg, M. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Twigg, M. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Twigg, M. (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation