Biography
Leanne joined the Garnett group in 2022 after completing her PhD in Microbiology at KCL.
Prior to her PhD, Leanne completed the NSHCS scientist training programme and is a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. She obtained her MSc in Clinical Science (Infection Science) from QMUL in 2015, and her BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Essex in 2009.
Leanne's main research interests are clinical biofilms and their functionality (multi-omic analysis).
Research
Erosive Tooth Wear
Our world leading team researches the detection, diagnosis, measurement, prevention and treatment of erosive tooth wear.
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.
Garnett Lab
The Garnett Lab investigates molecular mechanisms that promote bacterial disease. In particular we are interested in biofilm formation and other key virulence traits that allow bacteria to establish infections and persist within the host/environment.
Research
Erosive Tooth Wear
Our world leading team researches the detection, diagnosis, measurement, prevention and treatment of erosive tooth wear.
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.
Garnett Lab
The Garnett Lab investigates molecular mechanisms that promote bacterial disease. In particular we are interested in biofilm formation and other key virulence traits that allow bacteria to establish infections and persist within the host/environment.