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Research in my group aims to understand the mechanistic basis of antimicrobial tolerance exhibited by microbial biofilms, and to develop effective biofilm detection methodologies (wound biofilm sensors) and eradication therapies for the treatment of chronic biofilm-mediated infections. Research in the group is highly multidisciplinary in nature; from medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, to molecular microbiology, functional metagenomics and bioinformatics. Among our interests are the identification of important regulators of biofilm formation (including proteases, such as lasB in P. aeruginosa) and bacterial virulence, and development of novel approaches for biofilm control, including atmospheric pressure, non-thermal plasmas (or ‘cold’ plasmas). We have an active research interest in antibiotic biodiscovery from extremophilic bacteria and archaea, having developed a unique and exciting programme of halophile research, based on extreme halophiles from 250M year old halite evaporites and spleothems from Kilroot Saltmine, N. Ireland using both culture-based and culture-independent approaches. Our research is multidisciplinary in nature, enjoying active national and international collaborations with academic and industry partners. In collaboration with the Centre for Plasma Physics and the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS), we are elucidating the mechanisms of action of Atmospheric Pressure, Non Thermal Plasma (APNTP) in biofilm control, aiming to developing clinical and AgriFood applications of this exciting technology.
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R3253GFS: IN Silico Informed metaGenomic Harvesting Technology platform (INSIGHT)
Allen, C. C. R. (PI), Gilmore, B. (CoI), Huang, M. (CoI) & Law, C. (CoI)
06/01/2021 → …
Project: Research
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R4133GFS: Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food and the Environment (PATH-SAFE) Summary
McGrath, J. (PI), Bamford, C. (CoI), Cameron, S. (CoI), Creevey, C. (CoI), Gilmore, B. (CoI), Gilpin, D. (CoI), Hughes, C. (CoI), Kelly, S. (CoI), McKinley, J. (CoI) & Tunney, M. (CoI)
23/11/2022 → 31/03/2024
Project: Research
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R1675BSC: FINGERPRINT: Fully Integrated Culturomic Platform for Rapid, High-throughput Microbial Identification and Characterisation
Megaw, J. (PI), Cameron, S. (CoI), Chin, J. (CoI), Gilmore, B. (CoI), Gilpin, D. (CoI), Huws, S. (CoI), McGrath, J. (CoI) & Tunney, M. (CoI)
16/06/2022 → 31/07/2023
Project: Research
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R1102CCE: 3D Printed Colourimetric Indicator Strip (3DCIS) for Non-Invasive, On-demand Chronic Wound Monitoring
Mills, A. (PI), Gilmore, B. (CoI) & Stewart, D. (CoI)
28/08/2019 → 31/10/2023
Project: Research
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Amphotericin B PLGA nanoparticles loaded dissolving microneedle patches in treating cutaneous fungal infections
Peng, K., Ammar, A. A., Himawan, A., Dai, X., Duncan, R., Gilmore, B. F., Donnelly, R. F. & Vora, L. K., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 106, 10 p., 106697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biomedical application of cold plasma: navigating through plasma types and devices by antimicrobial effectiveness and tissue tolerance
Thompson, T. P., Connelly, A., Kelly, S., Duncan, R. M., Maybin, J.-A., McDonnell, C., Melvage, A., McClenaghan, L. A., Dedeloudi, A., Lamprou, D. A., Schaer, T. P., Bourke, P., Hickok, N. J., Gilmore, B. F. & Freeman, T. A., Jun 2025, In: Advanced Therapeutics. 8, 6, 14 p., 2400339.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria from hospital wastewater pipes: isolation, characterization and biofilm control using common disinfectants
Wu, J., Thompson, T. P., O'Connell, N. H., McCracken, K., Powell, J., Gilmore, B. F., Dunne, C. P. & Kelly, S. A., Feb 2025, In: Journal of Hospital Infection. 156, p. 34-49 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fatty acid-containing p(HEMA) hydrogels; a promising coating platform to reduce encrustation on urinary catheters
Jones, D. S., Andrews, G. P., Hamill, T. & Gilmore, B. F., 17 Feb 2025, In: Polymers. 17, 4, 17 p., 518.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of sample type and location on industrial workplace sink and hand dryer microbiomes
Thompson, T. P., Rice, C. J., Athanasakis, E., Mawhinney, J., Gilmore, B. F., Fitzgerald, P., Skvortsov, T. & Kelly, S. A., 26 May 2025, In: BMC Microbiology. 25, 10 p., 325.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for "Non-invasive, 3D printed, colourimetric, early wound-infection indicator"
Mills, A. (Creator), Yusufu, D. (Creator), Gilmore, B. (Creator) & Magee, E. (Creator), Queen's University Belfast, 01 Dec 2021
DOI: 10.17034/3ff47a99-e6c0-4ecd-9749-46cc91e53bdf
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Prizes
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A Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass Lecture 2014 ‘Atmospheric pressure, non-thermal plasmas for biofilm and infection control’
Gilmore, B. (Recipient), 08 Apr 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Annual Joint Norbrook Royal Society of Biology Lecture 2019
Gilmore, B. (Recipient), 20 Mar 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the Linnean Society
Gilmore, B. (Recipient), 15 Mar 2018
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Gilmore, B. (Recipient), 01 Apr 2020
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Science vs. Microbes
Barry, J. (Invited speaker), Cordeiro, S. (Chair), McAlister, E. (Organiser), Donnelly, R. (Invited speaker), Gilmore, B. (Invited speaker) & Brady, A. (Invited speaker)
20 Feb 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Non Thermal Plasma Exposure Enhances Antibiotic Sensitivity and Immune Response to Pathogenic Biofilms
Gilmore, B. (Advisor)
10 Dec 2019 → 11 Dec 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Application of Cold Plasmas in the AgriFood Industry
Gilmore, B. (Advisor)
05 Dec 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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External Examiner MPhil
Gilmore, B. (Examiner)
26 Nov 2019Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Cold Plasmas: a potential approach to mitigate microbiological and toxicological risks in the food & feed chain
Gilmore, B. (Advisor)
15 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk