Matthew McKracken

PhD student at @plymuni and RA in anaerobic microbiology. Wanna be motorcycle mechanic & bourbon connoisseur, but not an alcoholic yet…

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

Hitherto, my PhD has taught me it is okay to have a little cry if an experiment doesn’t work out… conversely, it’s also okay to scream “F**K YEAH” at the top of your lungs if an experiment goes well! #phdlife #phdvoice #phdbadboi #thelittlethings #academia

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

So… I actually won an Infection Science Award for my presentation at #Microbio22 back in April! I honestly can’t believe how privileged I am to be surrounded by a great lab group and a fantastic mentor @tinaljoshi. Thank you all! @MicrobioSoc @ImogenAnne @PlymUniHealth @PlymUni

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

Honoured to have been given the opportunity to present our #cdiff #spores research from the #joshilab at #Microbio22… Words cannot describe the feeling of relief and achievement! Hoping to find a #PhD now 😊 Thank you so much @MicrobioSoc @tinaljoshi @ImogenAnne

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

As you can clearly see, I am one happy boy right now #Microbio22. First in person conference!

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

@SariqaWagley @MicrobioSoc @ImogenAnne No, Gatwick… an hour late to take off but the pilot worked their magic and we landed only 25 minutes after schedule 👌

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

On our way to #Microbio22, the journey from #Plymouth has been… eventful! See you in a few hours #Belfast @MicrobioSoc @ImogenAnne

[Trevor @TrevorBNicks]

Whoever designed cryotubes to have a larger diameter than 1.5ml Eppendorfs, I just wanna talk… and possibly fight

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

Honoured to be presenting our #cdiff research from the Joshi Lab at the @MicrobioSoc Annual Conference in #belfast on April 7th. Who’s coming? @tinaljoshi @ImogenAnne @PlymUni @PlymUniHealth

[On This Day RN @OnthisdayRN]

#OnThisDay 1831 HMS BEAGLE sailed from #Plymouth Sound on a 5 year circumnavigation carrying a little known naturalist called Charles Darwin. #darwin recorded the voyage in the best selling book ,The Voyage of the Beagle and went on to write the Origin of Species. @HMNBDevonport

[The Guardian @guardian]

'An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled': WHO urges rethink of holiday events – video https://t.co/Bly3rkO7hM

[Microbiology Society @MicrobioSoc]

In this interview with Society member Dr Tina Joshi, we learn more about her research in the field of #AMR and the important role of microbiologists and scientists in tackling the issue. @tinaljoshi https://t.co/a732cNaHry #WAAW2021

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

I may look like a #Tory (I assure you I am not!) but when you have dreams of owning a farm, you’ve got to look the part 😂 pup is not impressed!

[Dr Tina Joshi @tinaljoshi]

I have a fully funded PhD studentship @PlymUniHealth with @mat_upton @Nanosteve1 to develop a novel #graphene based #rapid #diagnostic for #UTIs ! If you're interested please apply!
https://t.co/sRspmZjtUj
Appln Deadline 19th July 2021. Pls Retweet :)

[Matthew McKracken @MMckracken]

It’s an honour to introduce the newest member of our family 😍 say hello to Hazel 😍 #bordercollie #puppylife #doggo #DogsofTwittter

[Dr Tina Joshi @tinaljoshi]

Wow chuffed to be on this list of inspiring women! Thank you @Plymouth_Live @PlymUni

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Lights, camera, vaccine! 🎬

Thanks @eltonofficial and @themichaelcaine for encouraging people to get the #COVIDVaccine. (Sorry it didn't quite work out, Elton.) 😬