Structured PhD (Microbiology)

University of Galway

Major research themes/clusters:Research activity in Microbiology is carried out in three broad topics:Energy and environment Microbes are being exploited for sustainable energy generation from renewable biomass and waste, e.g., biofuel cells, anaerobic digestion.Marine :Marine microbiology underpins the study of climate change, marine productivity and diversity. NUI Galway researchers are studying the microbes that drive geochemical nutrient cycles.Infectious diseases:All infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms. Research foci are infection mechanisms, food borne illnesses, antibiotic resistance and diagnostics.

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