Libby Duignan

Research Associate in Microbiology at University of Liverpool. Phage Therapy advocate and enthusiast 🦠

[Phage Directory @phagedirectory]

.@EllieRand3 (@harvardmed) etal developed a new targeted #Phage Discovery method based on multiple fluorescent markers, allowing for co-culture w/ multiple hosts & visualization of phages — no more selecting only for dominant phages in samples!
https://t.co/C58ZOfsQxd

[University of Liverpool News @livuninews]

NEWS | @LivUni researchers are launching a new cystic fibrosis Innovation Hub to develop alternative treatments for lung infections that don’t require antibiotics.

The hub is part of a new £15 million network, funded by @cftrust & @lifearc1

Read more⬇️

https://t.co/nO6iTgaecB

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@Rabeya_R_ullah @MotherOfPhage @PhageOxford P.aeruginosa phage

[Dr. Sabrina Green, PhD @MotherOfPhage]

GMP phage production
#PhgOx24
@PhageOxford

Dr. Libby Duignan

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

New action plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) commits the UK to:

🔵 reduce use of antimicrobials
🔵 strengthen surveillance of drug resistant infections before they emerge
🔵 incentivise industry to develop the next generation of treatments

https://t.co/djSczNzxPj

[Jamie Murphy @Microbedoc2]

Called last night at 1am about an almost pan-resistant organism.
First time in ages since I've needed to remote in and review all the microbiology at night to formulate a plan.
I wonder if the rest of healthcare appreciates how common these organisms are becoming and the

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@mashedbanana @alisonslow @strain9000 Couldn’t agree more! Always love hearing how this research is progressing!

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

A few talks that I found inspirational at #microsoc2024 1) Prof Cathrine Rees showing the timeline and hoop jumping of getting a phage product to market. 2)@SophieHelaine - the role of prophage in salmonella persisters. 3)@lucygthorne - her wonderful public engagement endeavour!

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

If you want to hear more about using bacterial impedance cytometry from an expert, go and chat to @BethanyKTMartin at her poster B141! 🙌

[Bethany Martin @BethanyKTMartin]

I am very lucky to be presenting my poster at @MicrobioSoc 🦠🔬!

My poster is B141! Please come and have a chat to learn all about -

“Bacterial impedance cytometry (BIC): Gaining insights into bacterial stress responses in individual bacteria exposed to antibiotics.”

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@BethanyKTMartin @MicrobioSoc Thanks ☺️

[Bethany Martin @BethanyKTMartin]

Congratulations @Libbbb on a great presentation at @MicrobioSoc on “Using bacterial impedance to test phase susceptibility for fast infection profiling.” 👏

[Paula Rodriguez Miguelez @Prodrmig]

Celebrating #WomenAndGirlsInScience Day, honoring the inspirational women who have shattered obstacles and paved the way for many others like myself, and to continue breaking boundaries for future generations of #WomenInSTEMM.

[Timofey Skvortsov @timskvortsov]

⭐ New PhD Opportunity: Freeze-dried phage formulations against antibiotic-resistant bacteria @pharmacyatQUB ⭐

💡 Interested in phage therapy and novel drug delivery systems? This is your chance to contribute to a future beyond antibiotics!

🔗More info: https://t.co/3nwDGNjOTy

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@VoM_UK brings together such a lovely phage community, feels very ‘serendipitous’ to have stumbled into phage research to echo George Salmond. Brilliant to hear some of the class research thats occurring in the UK and further afield! Fab work organising Smith team👏@DarrenSmithdx

[Alison Low @alisonslow]

And now the turn of @alba_park_ talking about our work on predictive phage therapy to treat UTI infections @VoM_UK

[Alison Low @alisonslow]

This will be an amazing opportunity for someone looking for a Postdoc position. #Phage, Durham and working with @BlowerLab is a winning combination!

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@MelMLacey @sjones120 Love seeing Dr Jones doing this after being her student back in 2011-14 engaging me enough back then anyway to have a career in research! Always a soft spot for University of Bradford ☺️

[Libby Duignan @Libbbb]

@JessicaSacher @yawnxyz Good luck with the move! Very happy the cat gets to come too ☺️

[Phage Australia - Connect. Discover. Cure @PhageAustralia]

@HouseofCommons Committee report, with recommendations to the UK Government on the "Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages" is finally out: https://t.co/K9K3E0ON97

@PhageAustralia report here: https://t.co/Nn9kAAXYd9

@Iredell_Lab
@WestSydHealth
@WestmeadInst
@NSWHealth

[Chloe James @ProfChloeJames]

Part time Job Alert: Are you passionate about microbiology & education? We’re looking for a creative enthusiast to develop digital resources about #phages. Working with me at @SalfordUni & our fabulous @makeinsalford team. Apply by 22nd Jan. Details: https://t.co/33ai45vj3f