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Profile summary
I work with Prof Mat Upton in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Antibiotic resistant pathogens research group).
I am also affiliated to the Oral microbiome research group, following a recent Post-doc secondment with Dr Zoe Brookes, (Peninsula Dental School) investigating the role of the oral microbiome in menopause-associated dry mouth (xerostomia).
Professional memberships
Microbiology Society
Applied Microbiology International
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
The Marine Biological Association of the UK
Additional information
I am on the university GM and Biological Safety committee.
I am a member of the Faculty of Health's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee.
Academic qualifications
Doctorate, Molecular Microbiology, University of Manchester
2012 → 2017
BSc (Hons) Microbiology with Industrial Experience, University of Manchester
2006 → 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Pilot Study Assessing the Oral Microbiome in Women of Menopausal Age: Do Oral Nitrate–Reducing Bacteria Play a Role?
Muddiman, K., Doble, A., Stephen, A., Bescos Garcia, R., Illsley, C., Nicholas, T., Hanks, S., du Toit, L. & Brookes, Z., Jun 2026, In: International Dental Journal. 76, 3, 109518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A pilot study investigating the impact of cigarette smoking on oral nitrate-reducing bacteria within the oral microbiome
Nicholas, T. L., Bescos, R., Doble, A., Muddiman, K., Kellett, P., Stephen, A. S., Toit, L. D., Witton, R. & Brookes, Z. L., 1 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Dentistry. 163, 9 p., 106127.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of growth conditions on the abundance and diversity of cultivable bacteria recovered from Pheronema carpenteri and investigation of their antimicrobial potential
Conway, J., January, G. G., Muddiman, K. J., Dorrington, R., Howell, K. L. & Upton, M., 7 Nov 2025, In: FEMS Microbes. 6, xtaf016.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genomic insights and phenotypic characterisation of three multidrug resistant Cupriavidus strains from the cystic fibrosis lung
Kelly, S. D., Butler, J., Green, H., Jones, A. M., Kenna, D. T. D., Pai, S., Muddiman, K. J., McComb, T. A., Barrand, B. M., Bennett, V., Fejer, G. & Upton, M., 17 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 136, 5, lxaf093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hospital sink traps as a potential source of the emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen Cupriavidus pauculus: characterization and draft genome sequence of strain MF1
Butler, J., Kelly, S. D., Muddiman, K. J., Besinis, A. & Upton, M., 3 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Medical Microbiology. 71, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Data associated with the manuscript Superiority of chromosomal compared to plasmid-encoded compensatory mutations.
Wright, R. C. T. (Contributor), Wood, A. J. (Contributor), Bottery, M. J. (Contributor), Muddiman, K. J. (Contributor), Paterson, S. (Contributor), Harrison, E. (Contributor), Brockhurst, M. A. (Contributor) & Hall, J. P. J. (Contributor), University of Liverpool, 2024
DOI: 10.17638/datacat.liverpool.ac.uk/2585
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