Dr Lisa Coulthwaite FHEA, FIBMS, CSci
Principal Lecturer
My profile
Biography
Words of wisdom
Develop, enhance and evidence your transferable (employability) skills with extra-curricular activities and volunteering roles. These look great on your CV and are highly valued by graduate employers!
Academic and professional qualifications
PhD in Medical Microbiology
PGC in Academic Practice
FHEA
CSci
Other academic service (administration and management)
Education Lead for the Department of Life Sciences
External examiner roles
External examiner at QMUL for Postgraduate Taught Medical Microbiology courses
Reviewer: Journal of Applied Microbiology & Journal of Breath Research
Panel member for The National Subject Profile for higher education programmes in Microbiology 2008
Committee member of the IBMS Manchester Bacteriology Discussion Group
Community, charity and NGO links
- ‘Filling the Gap’ local community project lead
- STEM Ambassador
Prizes and awards
- Science Communication Champion 2018, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Award for Special Achievement The Big Bang Volunteer Awards 2018
- The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award ‘Bronze Award’ (2017)
Membership of professional associations
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Chartered Scientist
Projects
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Teaching
Why do I teach?
I love my subject area and I enjoy teaching.
How I’ll teach you
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes in:
Medical Microbiology- Biofilms, HCAI, anaerobic infections, diagnostics, IPC, ethics in Healthcare Science
Employability- transferable skills, professionalism, placements, work experience
Why study…
Medical microbiology is taught at all levels in the Department of Life Sciences and we have an IBMS-accredited MSc in Medical Microbiology. We focus on the role of microbiology in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the pathogenic changes that occur as a result of interactions between host and pathogen. Our optional study units are more research-led covering microbial interfaces in medical and food environments, infection prevention and control, novel and phage-based antimicrobials, and pathogen and phage genomics. Our students can undertake a wide range of laboratory research projects from traditional culture-based microbiology to molecular and genomic research. We run live projects in collaboration with local pathology departments and other projects link with current research at the University.
Microbiology at Interfaces is our elite research group and a truly interdisciplinary team encompassing
antimicrobials and drug repurposing, microbiomes, biofilms and metagenomics. We work with industry and academics around the world and our research ensures our microbiology teaching is bang up to date.
Postgraduate teaching
MSc Biomedical Science
MSc Medical Microbiology
Subject areas
Medical Microbiology
Supervision
PhD two completions as co-supervisor
PhD viva examiner (internal for MMU)
Research outputs
HCAI & hospital infection controlOral microbiologyIn vitro biofilm development and testing and in vitro biofilm imaging using confocal laser scanning microscopy Antimicrobials: susceptibility profiling,development & testing of natural antimicrobial compounds including probiotics and essential oils, and their applications
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Chapters in books
Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2005) 'Denture plaque: a neglected biofilm.' Biofilms: persistance and ubiquity. Biofilm Club,
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Journal articles
Redfern, J., Bowater, L., Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2020) 'Raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance among the general public in the UK: the role of public engagement activities.' JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, 2(1)
Jackson, S., Coulthwaite, L., Loewy, Z., Scallan, A., Verran, J. (2014) 'Biofilm development by blastospores and hyphae of Candida albicans on abraded denture acrylic resin surfaces.' Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 112(4) pp. 988-993.
Verran, J., Jackson, S., Coulthwaite, L., Scallan, A., Loewy, Z., Whitehead, K. (2014) 'The effect of dentifrice abrasion on denture topography and the subsequent retention of microorganisms on abraded surfaces.' The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 112(6) pp. 1513-1522.
Sutula, J., Coulthwaite, L.A., Thomas, L.V., Verran, J. (2013) 'The effect of a commercial probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota on oral health in healthy dentate people..' Microb Ecol Health Dis, 24
Sutula, J., Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2012) 'Culture media for differential isolation of Lactobacillus casei Shirota from oral samples..' J Microbiol Methods, 90(1) pp. 65-71.
Sutula, J., Coulthwaite, L., Thomas, L., Verran, J. (2012) 'The effect of a commercial probiotic drink on oral microbiota in healthy complete denture wearers..' Microb Ecol Health Dis, 23
Coulthwaite, L., Pretty, I.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. (2009) 'QLF is not readily suitable for in vivo denture plaque assessment..' J Dent, 37(11) pp. 898-901.
Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2009) 'Evaluation of in vivo denture plaque assessment methods..' Br Dent J, 207(6)
Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2009) 'Summary of: Evaluation of in vivo denture plaque assessment methods.' BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL, 207(6) pp. 282-283.
Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2008) 'Development of an in vitro denture plaque biofilm to model denture malodour..' J Breath Res, 2(1)
Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2007) 'Potential pathogenic aspects of denture plaque..' Br J Biomed Sci, 64(4) pp. 180-189.
Coulthwaite, L., Pretty, I.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. (2006) 'The microbiological origin of fluorescence observed in plaque on dentures during QLF analysis..' Caries Res, 40(2) pp. 112-116.
Coulthwaite, L., Graham, D.M., Dawson, P., Pretty, I.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. (2005) 'Erratum: Porphyrin fluorescence of plaque microorganisms during quantitative light-induced fluorescence analysis (Caries Research 39:4).' Caries Research, 39(5)
Coulthwaite, L., Bayley, K., Liauw, C., Craig, G., Verran, J. (2005) 'The effect of free and encapsulated OIT on the biodeterioration of plasticised PVC during burial in soil for 20 months.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 56(2) pp. 86-93.
Price, C.L., Williams, D.W., Waters, M.G.J., Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J., Taylor, R.L., Stickler, D., Lewis, M.A.O. (2005) 'Reduced adherence of Candida to silane-treated silicone rubber..' J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater, 74(1) pp. 481-487.
Coulthwaite, L., Graham, D.M., Dawson, P., Pretty, L.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. (2005) 'Porphyrin fluorescence of plaque microorganisms during quantitative light-induced fluorescence analysis (vol 39, 2005).' CARIES RESEARCH, 39(5) pp. 436-436.
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Conference papers
Coulthwaite, L.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. 'Bacterial Composition of Red and Green Fluorescing Plaque seen under Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Conditions.' In European Organisation for Caries Research (ORCA). Glasgow, UK,
Munro, L., Coulthwaite, L., Marshall, J., Saunders, F. (2020) 'Transforming student aspirations: Embedding 5 year plans in the curriculum.' In Advance HE STEM Conference 2020. The Studio, Manchester, 29/1/2020 - 30/1/2020.
Sutula, J., Coulthwaite, L.A., Thomas, L., Verran, J. (2011) 'The effect of Yakult on oral health of healthy denture wearers..' In British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR), IADR. Sheffield, UK., 12/9/2011 - 15/9/2011.
Coulthwaite, L.A., Bowring, N., Williams, I., Verran, J. (2008) 'Evaluation of Novel Methods for Image Analysis of Denture Plaque.' In Pan European Federation of the International association of Dental Research. London, UK, 10/9/2008 - 12/9/2008.
Coulthwaite, L., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M., Verran, J. (2006) 'Detection of bacterial populations in denture plaque using DGGE.' International Association for Dental Research,
Press and media
Media appearances or involvement
- Interviewed for ITN Footage from Royal Society of Biology Bioscience Careers Day 2018. https://youtu.be/06Ple9rtR98