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Plain language summary: Use of metagenomics for One Health surveillance of environmental AMR in a UK veterinary centre
In this podcast, I talk about how we used metagenomic sequencing to identify pathogenic species and antimicrobial resistance genes in the environment of a small animal veterinary hospital. All my…
Plain language summary: Tracing the transmission of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae at the patient:ward environmental nexus
In this podcast, I talk about how we used Oxford Nanopore Technologies' MinION device to track an outbreak of multi-drug resistant organisms in a hospital. All my posts have links to online resources…
Plain language summary: A pragmatic pipeline for drug resistance identification in Mycobacterium tuberculosis using whole genome sequencing
In this podcast, I talk about how we've developed an accurate, user friendly and cost effective whole genome sequencing tool using Oxford Nanopore Technologies' MinION device for diagnosing…
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: bad bugs hiding behind the main villain!
In this podcast, I talk about how the disease tuberculosis, can be caused by a number of different Mycobacterial species, and how diagnosing the right one is vital to get the right treatment. All my…
The public needs you! Why public engagement is so important for science and what you can do as a scientist
In this podcast, I want to talk about how important public engagement is for science (and scientists) and highlight some of the ways that researchers can get involved. All my posts have links to…
Sequencing: how we can harness the power of genomes to control infectious diseases
In this podcast, I’ve outlined what sequencing is, how some of the different sequencing platforms work and also how we can utilise sequencing to help us monitor and control infectious diseases. All…
Plain language summary: Mapping the phylogeny and lineage history of geographically distinct BCG vaccine strains
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I provide a plain language summary of a paper we recently published, which explores how the differences in the…
Plain language summary: A pandemic within a pandemic? Admission to COVID-19 wards in hospitals is associated with increased prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in two African settings
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I provide a plain language summary of a paper we recently published, which explores the effects of being…
Learning to embrace the blips: the highs and lows of running workshops and how problems are lessons in themselves
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I'm discussing the good and bad aspects of running a scientific workshop, how something unexpected always pops up…
10 fun facts about parasites
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I'm going to tell you ten fun facts about parasites that you might not know, hopefully showing you that there's…
10 fun facts about bacteria
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I'm going to tell you ten fun facts about bacteria that you might not know, hopefully showing you that there's more…
Tuberculosis: a stubborn disease caused by a stubborn bacteria that we just can’t seem to get rid of
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, to celebrate World TB Day on the 24th March, I discuss the disease tuberculosis and the bacteria that causes it,…
Plain language summary: Zoonotic disease preparedness in sub-Saharan African countries
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I discuss a recent paper that I have written on how well prepared Africa is for dealing with zoonotic disease…
How to survive and thrive whilst doing a PhD: a toolkit to prepare you for the worst so that you can have the best experience
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. I had a really rubbish PhD experience and I know from talking to other students and looking online that a lot of other people did…
Talk dirty (water) to me: why WASH is vital to stop AMR
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I explain why universal access to good water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices can help to reduce the amount…
Antimicrobials: the 'magic bullets' we've taken for granted
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I explain the different types of drugs that we have available to us to fight the different pathogens that try and…
Antimicrobial resistance: what is it, how does it work and why should I care?
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I explain what antimicrobial resistance (or AMR) actually is, how microorganisms become resistant to the drugs that…
Plain language summary: Antimicrobial resistance preparedness in sub-Saharan African countries
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I discuss a recent paper that I have written on how well prepared Africa is for dealing with antimicrobial…
Straight from the horse's mouth: how to read (and hopefully understand) a scientific research paper
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I explain how to read a scientific paper, listing the different types you might come across, how they are broken…
How I ended up projectile vomiting all over a children’s play area: my personal run in with antimicrobial resistance and why antimicrobial stewardship is so important
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I'm using a personal experience of getting food poisoning to explain why antimicrobial stewardship (the way we use…
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Notes from a small scientist has published 25 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Life Sciences, Science.
Notes from a small scientist is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 11m.
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