Whole-genome sequencing of potable water derived Cupriavidus species

CoE research Grant of £28,594 for research of ‘Whole-genome sequencing of potable water derived Cupriavidus species’ in collaboration with NHS Scotland. The whole-genome sequencing was used to detect Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection and to identify the type of circulating strain within the hospital environment to study its plausible transmissibility to humans. This gives a better understanding of the local spread of the infection, while compared to global data, and also for infection prevention within hospitals or healthcare institutes.