Fellow 1996-2000

Area of Current Research Interests
The pathogenesis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, in particular the type III secretion system and associated toxins. Second interest is the pathgenesis of septic shock and the role of nitric oxide and of ENA/VASP proteins and their phosphorylation by nitric oxide.

Other Information
Lister Institute-Jenner Fellow.
Fellowship deferred until 1.1.96 in order to complete clinical training.
Promoted to Senior Lecturer and Hon Consultant, April 1996.
Appointed Reader in Infectious Diseases 1.10.99.
Elected a Member of the Institute 2002.
Appointed Professor Molecular Microbiology, University of Glasgow from 1.11.03.