Research outputs
2026
Exploring intra-individual oral microbiome diversity and streptococcal colonization patterns
Cihan, E., Penney, J. L., Humphreys, G. J., Ledder, R. G., Sreenivasan, P. K., Willmott, T., . . . Mcbain, A. J. (2026). Exploring intra-individual oral microbiome diversity and streptococcal colonization patterns. JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, 137(1). doi:10.1093/jambio/lxaf296
The human skin microbiome remains unchanged after 24 h of sunscreen application
Smith, M. L., Rillaer, T. V., Willmott, T., Lebeer, S., Souza, A., O'neill, C. A., & Mcbain, A. J. (2025). The human skin microbiome remains unchanged after 24 h of sunscreen application. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. doi:10.1128/aem.01476-25
2025
<i>Lactobacillus</i> lysates protect oral epithelial cells from pathogen-associated damage, increase secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhance barrier integrity
Mercer, S. D., Doherty, C., Singh, G., Willmott, T., Cheesapcharoen, T., Teanpaisan, R., . . . Mcbain, A. J. (2025). <i>Lactobacillus</i> lysates protect oral epithelial cells from pathogen-associated damage, increase secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhance barrier integrity. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 15(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-025-86914-y
Distinct microbiome profiles on vaginally inserted polypropylene midurethral mesh slings compared to vaginal, urinary, and skin microbiomes
Abbas, N., Willmott, T., Campbell, P. M., Singh, G., Basu, M., Reid, F., & Mcbain, A. J. (2025). Distinct microbiome profiles on vaginally inserted polypropylene midurethral mesh slings compared to vaginal, urinary, and skin microbiomes. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 91(7). doi:10.1128/aem.02463-24
Co-infection with <i>Streptococcus</i> and <i>Rothia</i> spp. drives prophage dynamics in <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> in an artificial sputum model
2024
Investigating oral microbiome dynamics in chronic kidney disease and post-transplantation in continuous culture
Campbell, P. M., Willmott, T., Summers, A., Knight, C. G., Humphreys, G. J., Konkel, J. E., . . . Mcbain, A. J. (2024). Investigating oral microbiome dynamics in chronic kidney disease and post-transplantation in continuous culture. MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM, 12(11). doi:10.1128/spectrum.00598-24
Investigations of microbial adaptation to singular, binary, and fully formulated quaternary ammonium compounds
Willmott, T., Kelly, P. P., Jadaan, L., Gifford, D. R., Mercer, S. D., Humphreys, G. J., . . . Mcbain, A. J. (2024). Investigations of microbial adaptation to singular, binary, and fully formulated quaternary ammonium compounds. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 90(10). doi:10.1128/aem.00666-24
Bumps and bacteria: influence of the maternal microbiota on pregnancy outcomes
Willmott, T., & Cottrell, E. C. (2024). Bumps and bacteria: influence of the maternal microbiota on pregnancy outcomes. JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY, 261(2). doi:10.1530/JOE-23-0360
Investigating the association between nitrate dosing and nitrite generation by the human oral microbiota in continuous culture
Willmott, T., Serrage, H. J., Cottrell, E. C., Humphreys, G. J., Myers, J., Campbell, P. M., & McBain, A. J. (2024). Investigating the association between nitrate dosing and nitrite generation by the human oral microbiota in continuous culture. APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, 90(4). doi:10.1128/aem.02035-23
Sustainable application of biocides to promote hygiene and minimize antimicrobial resistance
Willmott, T., Jadaan, L., Humphreys, G. J., Lu, J. R., McBain, A. J., & Chapman, J. (2024). Sustainable application of biocides to promote hygiene and minimize antimicrobial resistance. Sustainable Microbiology, 1(1). doi:10.1093/sumbio/qvae015
2023
Investigating the Association Between Nitrate Dosing and Nitrite Generation by the Human Oral Microbiota in Continuous Culture
Altered Oral Nitrate Reduction and Bacterial Profiles in Hypertensive Women Predict Blood Pressure Lowering Following Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Willmott, T., Ormesher, L., Mcbain, A. J., Humphreys, G. J., Myers, J. E., Singh, G., . . . Cottrell, E. C. (2023). Altered Oral Nitrate Reduction and Bacterial Profiles in Hypertensive Women Predict Blood Pressure Lowering Following Acute Dietary Nitrate Supplementation. HYPERTENSION, 80(11), 2397-2406. doi:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.21263
THE MESH MICROBIOME AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
Abbas, N., Willmott, T., Campbell, P., Singh, G., Basu, M., Reid, F., & McBain, A. (2023). THE MESH MICROBIOME AND ITS CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS. Continence, 7, 100723. doi:10.1016/j.cont.2023.100723
Antibacterial effects in blood irradiated with a polychromatic device mediated through reactive oxygen species: possible involvement of haem
Willmott, T., Humphreys, G., Chappell-Jones, K., Dickinson, M., Lu, J. R., Hamblin, M. R., . . . McBain, A. J. (2023). Antibacterial effects in blood irradiated with a polychromatic device mediated through reactive oxygen species: possible involvement of haem. LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY, 76(5). doi:10.1093/lambio/ovad041
Behaviour and sun exposure in holidaymakers alters skin microbiota composition and diversity
Willmott, T., Campbell, P. M., Griffiths, C. E. M., O'Connor, C., Bell, M., Watson, R. E. B., . . . Langton, A. K. (2023). Behaviour and sun exposure in holidaymakers alters skin microbiota composition and diversity. FRONTIERS IN AGING, 4. doi:10.3389/fragi.2023.1217635
Transplantation impacts on the oral microbiome of kidney recipients and donors
Campbell, P. M., Willmott, T., Humphreys, G. J., Piscoran, O., Chea, H., Summers, A. M., . . . McBain, A. J. (2023). Transplantation impacts on the oral microbiome of kidney recipients and donors. Frontiers in Microbiomes, 2. doi:10.3389/frmbi.2023.1258290
2021
Y-004. Investigating nitrate metabolism and the oral microbiome in hypertensive pregnancies
Willmott, T., Cottrell, E., McBain, A. J., Humphreys, G., & Myers, J. (2021). Y-004. Investigating nitrate metabolism and the oral microbiome in hypertensive pregnancies. Pregnancy Hypertension, 25, e18. doi:10.1016/j.preghy.2021.07.009
2020
Does the Oral Microbiome Play a Role in Hypertensive Pregnancies?
Willmott, T., McBain, A. J., Humphreys, G. J., Myers, J., & Cottrell, E. (2020). Does the Oral Microbiome Play a Role in Hypertensive Pregnancies?. FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY, 10. doi:10.3389/fcimb.2020.00389