Amanda Jones

Bacterial taxonomist with strong interests in actinomycetes, rapid identification systems for pathogens & antibiotic sensitivity testing of pathogens.

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

Dr Amanda Jones, Andrew Bell, Callum Crawford and Dr Helen Hooper are awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize | Microbiology Society https://t.co/6bBXrje7kd

[Microbiology Society @MicrobioSoc]

Abstract submissions for this year’s Early Career Summer Conference at @NorthumbriaUni, will close on 4 May at 23:59 BST. Submit your abstract for a chance to present during the event - https://t.co/xKFwiD1zMN

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

I am pleased to announce my 4th PhD student co-supervised by Dr John Perry and Dr Andrew Nelson, successfully defended his thesis and has been awarded his PhD with very minor corrections. Congratulations Dr Dominic Stephenson

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

I am pleased to be involved in the Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Conference (ACC) 2025 presenting an oral poster this afternoon. @BSACandJAC

[Helen Gavillet @H_gavillet]

I'm starting the year with good news!
Thrilled to say I've been selected as one of the Rising Stars at the @Lena_Group4Resp RTI forum in Glasgow this February!
Looking forward to sharing some data from our Kaftrio study!
Which reminds me I really need to book a train.... 🤔

[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

Helen a PDRA in my lab @NorthumbriaUni has been recognised with the Rising Star award @ the upcoming Respiratory Infections Forum #RTI2025.

Well done @H_gavillet

What a great recognition!

https://t.co/9QBMXU7AvW
@lena_group4resp

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

Once again, we have bought Christmas meals for the homeless in lieu of sending Christmas cards.

[North East Updates @NEenglandupdate]

🎄 Buy a Homeless Person a Hot Christmas Meal for Just £5 🎄

Imagine spending Christmas cold, alone, and hungry. Unfortunately this is the sad reality for many in the North East.

Donate now: https://t.co/nnS9vsIC1A

Together, we can make a real difference this Christmas!

[Northumbria Uni @NorthumbriaUni]

A team led by researchers from Northumbria University have been awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize by the @MicrobioSoc in recognition of their efforts and commitment to raising awareness of microbiology among future generations.

💡Discover more: https://t.co/i8OXdVncgQ

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

A fab opportunity to work with my colleague Dr Hannah Walden

https://t.co/CeelvYUcsK

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

A fab opportunity to work with my colleague Ruchi Shukla

https://t.co/dux4R3eQqi

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

A fab opportunity to work with my colleague Hongyan Xia

https://t.co/r68xXCydDz

[Kate Randall @Randall_K_C]

Are you interested in studying above and belowground interactions and the allotment-soil-microbiome? Then why not apply for this great PhD opportunity
@NorthumbriaUni
https://t.co/5QFK8DxtVC

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

@CarroLmicro Thank you.

[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

Dr Amanda Jones, Andrew Bell, Callum Crawford and Dr Helen Hooper are awarded the 2024 Outreach Prize | Microbiology Society https://t.co/6bBXrje7kd

[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

We have x2 fully funded #microbiome PhD projects starting this Autumn

Focused on either respiratory or gut microbiomes

Each has lovely / supportive academic & clinical supervisors

Details & links to each project below ⤵️

Come join us @NorthumbriaUni

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[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

Gut Microbiome PhD project available in our lab @NorthumbriaUni

Impact of respiratory infection antibiotics on gut microbiomes of children with #cysticfibrosis

https://t.co/3AW2cxoA4P

Funded by @cftrust

@DrAmandaLJones @malc_brod @IramJHaq @TanyaMonaghan2

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[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

Respiratory microbiome PhD project available in our lab @NorthumbriaUni

Microbial determinants of pneumonia in haemodialysis patients

https://t.co/XJJNIJLrO7

In collaboration with @NCAresearchNHS

@DrAmandaLJones @DocDarrenGreen & Dr Ivona Baricevic-Jones

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[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

The second of our amazing studentships

[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

Respiratory microbiome PhD project available in our lab @NorthumbriaUni

Microbial determinants of pneumonia in haemodialysis patients

https://t.co/XJJNIJLrO7

In collaboration with @NCAresearchNHS

@DrAmandaLJones @DocDarrenGreen & Dr Ivona Baricevic-Jones

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[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

The first of the amazing stidentships

[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

Gut Microbiome PhD project available in our lab @NorthumbriaUni

Impact of respiratory infection antibiotics on gut microbiomes of children with #cysticfibrosis

https://t.co/3AW2cxoA4P

Funded by @cftrust

@DrAmandaLJones @malc_brod @IramJHaq @TanyaMonaghan2

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[Amanda Jones @DrAmandaLJones]

Both of these studentships are an amazing opportunities at @NorthumbriaUni working @ChrisvanderGast, myself and other amazing collaborators. In #clinicalmicrobiology and #microbiome

[Chris van der Gast @ChrisvanderGast]

We have x2 fully funded #microbiome PhD projects starting this Autumn

Focused on either respiratory or gut microbiomes

Each has lovely / supportive academic & clinical supervisors

Details & links to each project below ⤵️

Come join us @NorthumbriaUni

1/3🧵 Please do RT 🙏