Improving how we diagnose, treat and prevent infections Infections are caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi – what we call bugs. We are a group of scientists working at the University of Oxford to transform how we analyse and treat infections, improving patient care. Through this website you can find out more about our research, and even take part yourself! Recent news When microbiology becomes art: Infusoria3rd September 2026Infusoria 26 September – 6 November 2026Artlink Corridor Gallery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford From hospital… A closer look at microplastics! 27th August 2026Recently, we visited UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) to explore the analysis of… Risk factors for antimicrobial resistance in cancer patients and survivors: an electronic health record study3rd August 2026Bloodstream infections occur when bacteria (which are germs that can cause disease) enter the blood… Work experience: an exciting week at MMM!20th July 2026Over the last week I have had the pleasure of doing work experience here at… Work experience: lab opportunities and career pathway chats!1st July 2026Over the last three days we had the pleasure of being introduced to the MMM… NIHR webinar on BashTheBug on YouTube1st June 2026BashTheBug was originally a large international citizen science project that invited anyone to help us… Bash the Bug at ATOM Festival17th March 2026Dancing, Germs, and the Challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance We had a fantastic time this weekend… Diagnosing infected replacement hip or knee joints17th December 2025When patients suffer infections related to replaced knee or hip joints, medical teams need to… Plant sale for Oxford Hospitals Charity1st December 2025Last week the MMM Unit held a plant sale to raise some money for Oxford… Dr Bernadette Young talking about Fluoroquinolones19th November 2025You can listen to our very own Dr Bernadette Young talking about fluoroquinolones — these… Read about the work we’re doing to make our research more sustainable3rd October 2025Dot Nagy, one of our DPhil students, has written a great blog post about how… Freezer Challenge!29th September 2025We have to keep most of our biological samples at -80°C which is much colder…