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Research Focus
Dr Skvortsov’s team studies bacterial viruses and bacteriophage-derived antimicrobial agents for the detection, control and elimination of pathogenic bacteria and their biofilms using a combination of computational and experimental approaches.
Other areas of interest include:
- Environmental viromics;
- Metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of complex microbial communities;
- Horizontal gene transfer of antimicrobial resistance and virulence determinants;
- Synthetic microbiology;
- Protein modelling;
- Microbial biotechnology and biocatalysis.
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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Projects
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R3298GFS: TRIPARTITE: Improved Pig Health through the Novel Application of SynBio in Phage Therapy.
Creevey, C. (PI), Huws, S. (CoI) & Skvortsov, T. (CoI)
13/08/2021 → …
Project: Research
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A novel bioinformatic method for the identification of antimicrobial peptides in metagenomes
Megaw, J., Skvortsov, T., Gori, G., Dabai, A. I., Gilmore, B. F. & Allen, C. C. R., Mar 2024, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 135, 3, 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A smart sensor for monitoring antimicrobial interventions in wound infections
Magee, E., Yusufu, D., Rice, C. J., Skvortsov, T., Mills, A. & Gilmore, B. F., 15 Apr 2024, In: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 405, 135179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Enzyme screening and engineering for N- and O-demethylation: key steps in the synthesis of buprenorphine
Carvalho, A. T. P., Dourado, D. F. A. R., Spratt, J., Caswell, J. M., Skvortsov, T., Quinn, D. J., Carey, J. S. & Moody, T. S., 16 Feb 2024, (Early online date) In: Organic Process Research & Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identification and characterisation of two functional antibiotic MATE efflux pumps in the archaeon Halorubrum amylolyticum
Fakhoury, A. A., Thompson, T. P., Rahman, K. M., Megaw, J., McAteer, M. I., Skvortsov, T., Kelly, S. A. & Gilmore, B., 02 Aug 2024, In: npj Antimicrobials and Resistance. 2, 21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plasma activated water pre-treatment substantially enhances phage activity against Proteus mirabilis biofilms
Shambharkar, A., Thompson, T. P., McClenaghan, L. A., Bourke, P., Gilmore, B. F. & Skvortsov, T., 01 Dec 2024, In: Biofilm. 8, 10 p., 100230.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
Activities
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Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (Journal)
Skvortsov, T. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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BioFIT 2023
Skvortsov, T. (Participant)
15 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Balmoral show 2023
Skvortsov, T. (Participant)
13 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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Innovate UK ICURe Discover November 2023
Skvortsov, T. (Participant)
2023 → 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Press/Media
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How to manage and influence the skin microbiome
01/08/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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