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Infection, Immunology, and Vaccinology

University of Southampton

University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom

Main Areas of Interest

The current research areas of our group are:

The trainee will be involved in current projects that include but are not limited to:

Molecular basis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis pathogenesis and the development of vaccines.
Development and validation of assays for gonococcal vaccines.
Molecular basis of microbial keratitis
Development of rapid diagnostics using engineering platforms for i) the serological identification of human and canine leishmaniasis, and ii) the real-time identification of pathogens causing bacterial keratitis
Development and testing of novel antimicrobials
Development of vaccines against bacteria causing diseases in poultry
Properties of the leptomeninges, with particular emphasis on their selective permeability to cerebrospinal and interstitial fluids.

Techniques You Will Learn

Some of the experimental techniques you could learn during your program include:

Vaccinology – from in silico reverse vaccinology, to the production of recombinant bacterial proteins for vaccines. Techniques will include,

In silico reverse vaccinology
handling of Class II bacterial pathogens, including growth of fastidious anaerobes, preparation of membrane fractionation
molecular biology techniques e.g. PCR, cloning, transformation, expression in heterologous hosts, protein purification by affinity chromatography, bacterial gene mutagenesis and complementation, etc.
production of virus-like particles
production of liposomes-encapsulated antigens
ELISA, western blotting, flow cytometry to analyse antibody-pathogen interactions
Serum Bactericidal assays to examine functional antibody activity
Structural analyses by X-ray crystallography
Host-pathogen interactions in vitro: using techniques such as

cell culture

monoclonal antibody and polyclonal antiserum production

macrophage and neutrophil-based assays

cell infection

assays for cell death (apoptosis, necrosis)
host cell responses such as measuring cytokines
cell imaging (ie.g. confocal, SEM, TEM)
in vivo Galleria mellonia model of infection
Development of rapid diagnostic assays using lateral flow devices
Use of microfluidic-based platform to identify bacterial pathogens
Preventing and treating infective endocarditis and developing bioinspired prosthetic replacement valves
Development and testing of novel antimicrobials against multi-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Curriculum

6-12 weeks curriculum

Initially, I will arrange a meeting by Skype with the Fellow to discuss the objectives of the training and the expected mechanisms of their fulfillment. Experimental plans with realistic timelines will then be decided and the supervisor and trainee will agree on the project. Fellows will be supported to settle down into their new environment (find appropriate accommodation, locate amenities, etc.) and register at the University, during which an ID card will be issued. A desk space will be allocated. Full induction (safety, laboratory practices, personal welfare, etc.) will be provided by the University’s designated staff.

The Fellow will be fully trained to run each experiment(s) and to do experiments initially under the supervision and then independently. They will be able to engage with me and other members of the laboratory to discuss any aspects of the general running of the laboratory or specific protocols that they require clarifications on. They will also be trained in how to analyze and interpret their data. I arrange weekly meetings with laboratory staff to discuss and reflect on their progress and decide the next set of experiments based on data generated. A Fellow must keep adequate and accurate records of their work using the laboratory book provided by the University.

The Fellow will be given opportunity to partake in research group meetings and other academic activities within the Faculty and the University, including attending relevant bespoke workshops on research career development e.g. on manuscript writing, grant writing, networking, etc. They will also be encouraged to present their work orally at research group meeting(s), depending on their experience, enthusiasm, and progress, at least once before they complete their visit.

My aims are to provide a goal-orientated research plan that will hopefully contribute to the publication. Towards the end of the training I will have a meeting with the Fellow to discuss plans to publish their work alone (if enough data are collected) or as part of a larger body of research, or disseminate their findings in a future conference.

The Fellow will also be guided to identify existing or future opportunities, globally, through the supervisor’s connections with many overseas collaborators/contacts, or within their original work environment. The Fellow will be also be guided to identify how the training has empowered them to be eligible and competitive for a research career, and how they can be assisted to develop applications and integrate their knowledge and skills gained into further research or professional practice roles.

All throughout the training any particular challenges or specific requests of a Fellow will be fully considered to ensure a responsive, relevant and adequate training plan is developed for them.

Guest house/accommodation near the lab (2-5 minutes walking)

Interested fellows are encouraged to contact the supervisor directly regarding the types of accommodation available and the facilities offered by the University.

Accommodation

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Guest house/accommodation near the lab (2-5 minutes walking)

Interested fellows are encouraged to contact the supervisor directly regarding the types of accommodation available and the facilities offered by the University.

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee

Who Can Apply

Host Details

Host Name: Prof. Myron Christodoulides

Affiliation: University of Southampton

Address: University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Website URL: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/about/staff/mc4.page

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Traineeship

United States

Application Review Deadline:

Jan 15th, 2026

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Program Logistics and Administrative Fees

This program has the following durations available:

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Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this program from the host and other attendees.

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