Dr Lindsey Edwards
Lecturer in Microbiology
Research interests
- Host-Microbiome Interactions
Biography
Dr Edwards completed her PhD at University College London (UCL), investigating the role of the gut-microbiota in the aetiology of Crohn’s disease. She has since completed postdocs in mucosal immunology at the Institute of Child Health and at The Rayne Institute at UCL before joining King’s College London in 2012. Her research interests are in mucosal barrier immunology, host-microbe interactions and subsequent priming of adaptive immune responses as well as investigating how these interactions go awry as a pathogenic cofactor in intestinal & liver diseases.
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.
News
New approach to drug design promises hope in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry develop breakthrough in the war against antimicrobial resistance.
'Poo transplant' trial provides hope for liver disease patients
The UK is to launch a clinical trial of a ‘poo transplant’ that researchers believe could treat advanced liver disease and fight antimicrobial resistance.
King's hosts antimicrobial resistance awareness event at Westminster
On Tuesday 22nd March, King’s hosted the event Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Liver Disease in the Churchill Rooms at the Houses of Parliament.
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.
News
New approach to drug design promises hope in fight against antimicrobial resistance
Researchers from the Department of Chemistry develop breakthrough in the war against antimicrobial resistance.
'Poo transplant' trial provides hope for liver disease patients
The UK is to launch a clinical trial of a ‘poo transplant’ that researchers believe could treat advanced liver disease and fight antimicrobial resistance.
King's hosts antimicrobial resistance awareness event at Westminster
On Tuesday 22nd March, King’s hosted the event Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Liver Disease in the Churchill Rooms at the Houses of Parliament.