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Personal Statement
Research in the Tucker lab is focussed on the application of genomics to the following areas:
1. Exploiting Pseudomonas for industrial biotechnology and the sustainable production of plastics
2. Investigating the mode of action of DNA binding antibiotics and their impact on transcription
3. Using metagenomics to identify useful microorganisms from the environment
4. Pathogen genomics and antimicrobial resistance
Nick's Career History:
2009-Present, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology, University of Strathclyde
2005-2009, Post-doctoral fellow, John Innes Centre, Norwich
2002-2005 PhD. Molecular microbiology, University of East Anglia
1999-2000 MSc. Human Molecular Genetics, Imperial College, London.
1996-99 BSc. (Hons.) Biochemistry, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Master of Science, Imperial College London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2000
Bachelor of Science, Heriot-Watt University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1999
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Investigating a novel class of Gram-negative active antibiotic suitable for clinical use
Scott, F., Hunter, I., Suckling, C. & Tucker, N.
1/11/20 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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Genomic and transcriptomic characterisation of Pseudomonas sp. for the production and degradation of plastic monomers.
Tucker, N. & Begley, C., 28 Apr 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Speech
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Microbes Against Humanity, a workshop game for horrible students: using a creative card game in higher education microbiology teaching
Efthimiou, G. & Tucker, N. P., 1 Feb 2021, In: Access Microbiology . 3, 2, 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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BBSRC (Biotech & Biological Sciences Research Council) (External organisation)
Nicholas Tucker (Member)
Dec 2014 → 2015Activity: Membership types › Membership of council
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Comparative genomics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Nicholas Tucker (Contributor)
Oct 2013Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Equipment
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2100 Electrophoresis Bioanalyzer
Strathclyde Institute Of Pharmacy And Biomedical SciencesFacility/equipment: Equipment