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Mat Upton

@matupton.bsky.social

Microbiology, antibiotic discovery, academic & chief scientific officer.

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Epidermicin NI01, a First-in-Class Peptide Antibiotic Candidate, Has Potent Efficacy in a Robust MRSA Wound Infection Model and Low Allergic Reaction Liabilities Over 10% of antibiotic prescriptions are for skin infections.1,2 New therapeutic approaches are required, and new modalities may be...

Epidermicin NI01, has been featured in EMJ Reviews following a presentation by CSO @matupton.bsky.social at @escmid.bsky.social Global 2025.

The data highlights efficacy in MRSA wound infections, and low risk of triggering allergic reactions - a promising step forward in the fight against AMR.

16.06.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Genomic insights and phenotypic characterization of three multidrug resistant Cupriavidus strains from the cystic fibrosis lung AbstractAims. We aimed to investigate phenotypic and genomic traits of three Cupriavidus spp. isolates recovered from people with cystic fibrosis (PWCF). T

Genomics & phenotype of 3 Cupriavidus strains from cystic fibrosis lung - great team with PhD student Sean Kelly, @vickyb-micro.bsky.social @kmudz.bsky.social & clinical collaborators. High quality genomes, MDR to CF drugs, susceptible to pip/tazo & cefotax

academic.oup.com/jambio/artic...

13.05.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Microbial Genomics at University of Plymouth An academic position as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Microbial Genomics is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.

Come & join us in stunning Plymouth & help develop vaccines for use in agriculture to reduce #AntimicrobialResistance. 1 week to closing date. Starts 1st June for 12 months. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMG178/p...

19.03.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Paula - great to meet you & share the floor for the evening. Looking forwards to some new collaborations.

21.11.2024 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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