Emma Millhouse

The University of Glasgow

Activities and Societies: Infection and Immunity Journal Club (2010 – 2016) British Society of Immunology (2010 – 2016) International Association of Dental Research (2010 – 2016 ) West of Scotland Immunology Group (2008 – 2016) Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (2011-2016). Thesis title: Host immune response to oral biofilms.Using a variety of immunology, microbiology and molecular biology techniques I developed and validated quantifiable in vitro models of multi species biofilms. Co-culture models were developed to culture biofilms with host tissue and immune cells to assess inflammatory outputs. In addition the creation of this model allowed for the testing of novel antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actives to assess their role in modulating host and… Show more Thesis title: Host immune response to oral biofilms.Using a variety of immunology, microbiology and molecular biology techniques I developed and validated quantifiable in vitro models of multi species biofilms. Co-culture models were developed to culture biofilms with host tissue and immune cells to assess inflammatory outputs. In addition the creation of this model allowed for the testing of novel antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actives to assess their role in modulating host and bacterial responses.This techniques used in this work included protein assays (ELISA), quantitative PCR of cells and bacteria, viability assays, fluorescent, confocal and scanning electron microscopy, FACS, migration assays, biomass assays, cell culture and bacteria culture.This work allowed for a range of scientific skills to be developed including; data analysis, project management, report writing, oral presentations, grant writing and proficiency in office 365. Show less

University of Strathclyde

Thesis Title: Potential wound healing properties of marine organisms.Developed both cell biology, and microbiology techniques to investigate the role of novel actives in wound healing. Actives were tested on host tissues, immune cells and common skin bacteria and outcomes assessed including cell proliferation, migration, viability, adhesion and microscopy.

The University of Glasgow

Activities and Societies: Infection and Immunity Journal Club British Society of Immunology International Association of Dental Research West of Scotland Immunology Group Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group Senior Honours Project: Investigating the role of rat lymph on the function of T cellsGained immunology, cell culture and molecular microbiology skills to investigate the effect of rat lymph on T cells.

University of Strathclyde

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