Biography
Joseph Falconer is completing his PhD in Dr Vanessa Sousa's laboratory in the Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions at King’s College London. He received a BSc and MRes in Biological Sciences from Durham University. For his Master’s dissertation Joseph investigated the model organism Drosophila Melanogaster studying the effect of ‘knocking down’ mucin genes on the gut microbiota. He is now studying the link between the oral microbiome and a deadly heart condition called infective endocarditis.
Research
Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine
Research into periodontal and peri-implant diseases with the aim to improve patient care and quality of life.
Research
Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions
Millions of microorganisms live in and on our bodies forming microbiomes on different surfaces. Researchers in the Centre for Host Microbiome Interactions study our relationship with these bacteria and fungi in health or in oral and systemic diseases such as periodontitis, candidiasis, oral cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine
Research into periodontal and peri-implant diseases with the aim to improve patient care and quality of life.