It was an honour to be a representative of the Irish Division today at the @microbiologysociety.org Early Career Microbiologist of the year awards in London. It was a privilege to present my work alongside some truely amazing researchers from a wide range of expertise and interests

Meet Early Career Microbiologist of the Year talk finalist: Aaron Curtis This year, the Microbiology Society is awarding <a…

In the lead-up to the Early Career Microbiologist of the Year talk prize final, taking place on 7 October 2025 during the Executive Committee meeting, we spoke to talk finalist @aaroncurtismicro.bsky.social, from Maynooth University, Ireland – microb.io/4ginXOW

Proteomic characterization of Aspergillus fumigatus – host interactions using the ex-vivo pig lung (EVPL) model Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic fungal pathogen of the human airway that can cause a variety of chronic infections, typically in the context of pre-existing lung damage. The interaction o...

Delighted to share our latest publication from @medmycology.bsky.social adapting the EVPL model to study A. fumigatus virulence, made possible through collaboration with @friendlymicrobe.bsky.social. Many thanks to @researchireland.ie for funding this work

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It was an absolute pleasure to present at @microbiologysociety.org conference in Liverpool discussing all things EVPL and Aspergillus. Work only made possible by connections made at previous society events! @researchireland.bsky.social
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Thank you @siobhanmcclean.bsky.social I'd be delighted to chat a bit more about its applications If you'd like