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Dr Jon Vernon

Dr Jon Vernon

  • Position: Research Fellow
  • Areas of expertise: Oral Biofilms; Antimicrobial Resistance; Peri-implantitis; Healthcare Associated Infection; Chemostat; Aerosol generating procedures; Immunosuppressive streptococci
  • Email: J.J.Vernon@leeds.ac.uk
  • Location: 7.17 WTBB
  • Website: Twitter | Googlescholar | Researchgate | ORCID

Profile

Forensic Science BSc (Hons) First Class – University of Lincoln

PhD in C. difficile multi-drug resistance, bacterial fitness and mutability. Research interests in C. difficile epidemiology and resistance development – University of Leeds

Research interests

Research interests in immunomodulation of oral environments, oral biofilms, oral disease and rheumatoid arthritis and peri-implantitis. Investigation of bioaerosol generation in dental surgeries, through bacteriophage markers.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Leeds
  • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>
Projects
    <li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2086-dental-unit-water-lines-as-reservoirs-for-antimicrobial-resistance-gene-dissemination">Dental unit water lines as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance gene dissemination</a></li>