Meet the next generation of microbiologists: William Johnston, Scotland
Dr William Johnston, a British early-career microbiologist at Glasgow Caledonian University, studies hospital-acquired fungal threats. His latest paper in the Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology shows that Candida auris can persist on dry surfaces by forming biofilms that tolerate bleach-based cleaning.
Meet the next generation of microbiologists: Mark Craig Butcher, Scotland
Mark Craig Butcher, PhD, is a Senior Microbiome Innovation Scientist at Glasgow Caledonian University, specialising in oral microbiology. A British national from Scotland, he has dedicated his research to improving understanding and prediction of oral disease, with his latest work published in the Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology on meta-analysis of caries microbiome studies. At 35, he combines academic expertise with industrial innovation, driving translational research in microbiology.
Meet the next generation of microbiologists: Leo Hannolainen, Helsinki
Leo Hannolainen is a PhD student at the University of Helsinki exploring how persistent viruses affect transplant outcomes. His research aims to uncover novel biomarkers through genomic analysis and ex vivo studies.
Meet the next generation of microbiologists: Mads Holm Christensen, Copenhagen
A Danish PhD student in microbiology from University of Copenhagen, Department of Clinical Microbiology and Copenhagen University Hospital, Mads Holm Christensen, shares an interview what his research is about, his inspiration and motivation in choice of education.
