Microbiology Society team visit Liverpool

Published on 23 June 2023

Last week a team from the Microbiology Society visited Liverpool to learn more about the important research being carried out by early career researchers at the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences (IVES).

Their visit was hosted by PhD student, Tanya Horne, alongside Professor Heather Allison, IVES Postgraduate Research Director. 

Researchers showcased their work, which ranged from helping to tackle antimicrobial resistance to advancing our understanding of human stressors on the future of sustainable agriculture.  

Dr Peter Cotgreave, Chief Executive Officer of the Microbiology Society said: “From emerging zoonotic diseases, food security and environmental remediation to tackling antimicrobial resistance, microbiology is more important than ever.  That means that the community of people studying microbes is more important than ever and the Microbiology Society works tirelessly to amplify their voices. It was fantastic to meet such an enthusiastic and dedicated group of researchers and we’re extremely grateful to Tanya, Heather, and everyone else in Liverpool for making it possible.” 

The visit included a tour of the impressive facilities within the Ronald Ross, MerseyBio and Biosciences Buildings, followed by an informal lunch with PhD students and Post Docs. 

Tanya Horne commented: “I’m very grateful to Peter for being so generous with his time, and for giving many early career researchers within IVES the rare and special opportunity to share their stories and research with the Chief Executive of a learned society.” 

Professor Heather Allison added: “It was great to see the students have a platform to highlight their work to the UK’s premier Microbiology Society. We have a rich, diverse microbiology research community, and it was fantastic to see the Microbiology Society come to learn about the activities and needs of Liverpool’s early career microbiologists.” 

_{Peter Cotgreave, Tanya Horne and Charlotte Holtum (Head of Engagement and Storytelling, Microbiology Society)}