Assistant Programme Leader - Year 1 Biological Sciences
You will find be involved with the following units:
I have been involved with numerous postgraduate students undertaking research degrees at both Masters by Research (MRes) and PhD level. If you would like to discuss the potential of completing a research degree with me, please get in touch. For more information on my research interests, please see the research secrion.
J. Redfern, J. Wallace, A. van Belkum, M. Jaillard, E. Whittard, et al. R. Ragupathy, J. Verran, P. Kelly, MC. Enright. (2021). Biofilm associated genotypes of multiple antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BMC Genomics. 22,
E. Whittard, J. Redfern, G. Xia, A. Millard, R. Ragupathy, et al. S. Malic, MC. Enright. (2021). Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Novel Polyvalent Bacteriophages With Potent In Vitro Activity Against an International Collection of Genetically Diverse Staphylococcus aureus. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 11,
J. Redfern, M. Ratova, AP. Dean, J. Pritchett, M. Grao, et al. J. Verran, P. Kelly. (2020). Visible light photocatalytic bismuth oxide coatings are effective at suppressing aquatic cyanobacteria and degrading free-floating genomic DNA. Journal of Environmental Sciences. 104, pp.128-136.
K. Carolan, J. Verran, M. Crossley, J. Redfern, N. Whitton, et al. M. Amos. (2018). Impact of educational interventions on adolescent attitudes and knowledge regarding vaccination: A pilot study. PLoS ONE. 13(1),
J. Redfern, K. Goldyn, J. Verran, R. Retoux, L. Tosheva, et al. S. Mintova. (2017). Application of Cu-FAU nanozeolites for decontamination of surfaces soiled with the ESKAPE pathogens. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 253, pp.233-238.
J. Redfern, J. Verran (2017). Effect of humidity and temperature on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 64(4), pp.276-282.
J. Redfern, J. Wallace, A. van Belkum, M. Jaillard, E. Whittard, et al. R. Ragupathy, J. Verran, P. Kelly, MC. Enright. (2021). Biofilm associated genotypes of multiple antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. BMC Genomics. 22,
ZP. Çakar, J. Redfern, J. Verran (2021). Analysis of University student responses to the pandemic in a formal microbiology assessment. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 368(14),
E. Whittard, J. Redfern, G. Xia, A. Millard, R. Ragupathy, et al. S. Malic, MC. Enright. (2021). Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Novel Polyvalent Bacteriophages With Potent In Vitro Activity Against an International Collection of Genetically Diverse Staphylococcus aureus. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 11,
M. Grao, J. Redfern, PJ. Kelly, M. Ratova (2021). Magnetron co-sputtered Bi12TiO20/Bi4Ti3O12 composite – An efficient photocatalytic material with photoinduced oxygen vacancies for water treatment application. Applied Surface Science. 552,
J. Redfern, M. Ratova, AP. Dean, J. Pritchett, M. Grao, et al. J. Verran, P. Kelly. (2020). Visible light photocatalytic bismuth oxide coatings are effective at suppressing aquatic cyanobacteria and degrading free-floating genomic DNA. Journal of Environmental Sciences. 104, pp.128-136.
J. Redfern, L. Bowater, L. Coulthwaite, J. Verran (2020). Raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance among the general public in the UK: the role of public engagement activities. JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. 2(1),
J. Verran, J. Redfern, H. Moravej, Y. Adebola (2019). Refreshing the public appetite for ‘good bacteria’: menus made by microbes. Journal of Biological Education. 53(1), pp.34-46.
J. Redfern, J. Tucker, L. Simmons, P. Askew, I. Stephan, et al. J. Verran. (2018). Environmental and Experimental Factors Affecting Efficacy Testing of Nonporous Plastic Antimicrobial Surfaces. Methods and Protocols. 1(4),
J. Redfern, L. Bowater, M. Crossle, J. Verran (2018). Spreading the message of antimicrobial resistance: A detailed account of a successful public engagement event. FEMS microbiology letters. 365(16),
J. Verran, C. Haigh, J. Brooks, J. Butler, J. Redfern (2018). Fitting the message to the location: engaging adults with antimicrobial resistance in a World War 2 air raid shelter. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 125(4), pp.1008-1016.
K. Carolan, J. Verran, M. Amos, M. Crossley, J. Redfern, et al. N. Whitton, D. Louttit. (2018). SimFection: a digital resource for vaccination education. Journal of Biological Education. 53(2), pp.225-234.
J. Redfern, MJ. Cobo, E. Herrera-Viedma (2018). Editorial: Mapping microbiology with scientometrics - help provide a clearer vision of microbiology research around the globe. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 365(9),
K. Carolan, J. Verran, M. Crossley, J. Redfern, N. Whitton, et al. M. Amos. (2018). Impact of educational interventions on adolescent attitudes and knowledge regarding vaccination: A pilot study. PLoS ONE. 13(1),
J. Redfern, K. Goldyn, J. Verran, R. Retoux, L. Tosheva, et al. S. Mintova. (2017). Application of Cu-FAU nanozeolites for decontamination of surfaces soiled with the ESKAPE pathogens. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 253, pp.233-238.
J. Redfern, J. Verran (2017). Effect of humidity and temperature on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 64(4), pp.276-282.
J. Redfern, J. Verran (2015). What is a microbiologist? A survey exploring the microbiology workforce. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 362(24),
J. Redfern, J. Verran (2015). Learning the art of science. Biologist. 62(2),
J. Redfern (2014). Microbiology, school science and science communication - A PhD with a difference. Microbiology Today. 41(2),
J. Redfern, D. Burdass, J. Verran (2013). Transforming a school learning exercise into a public engagement event: ‘The Good, the Bad and The Algae’. Journal of Biological Education. 47(4), pp.246-252.
J. Redfern (2013). Schoolzone: Bacteriophage practical. Microbiology Today. 40(1), pp.38-39.
J. Redfern (2011). Call for evaluation volunteers. Microbiology Today. 38(1), pp.43-44.
J. Verran, . J.Redfern, LA. Smith, KA. Whitehead (2010). A critical evaluation of sampling methods used for assessing microorganisms on surfaces. Food and Bioproducts Processing. 88(4), pp.335-340.
J. Verran, J. Redfern (2016). Testing Surface Cleanability in Food Processing. H. Lelieveld, J. Holah, D. Gabric. In: Handbook of Hygiene Control in the Food Industry. Elsevier, pp.651-661.
J. Donohue, AP. Dean, PE. Linton, J. Redfern (2023). Donohue, J., Dean, A. P., Linton. P.E., & Redfern, J. (2022) A language-based approach to teaching and learning Science: A UK University case study. Invited plenary at Conference. The language of science: HOW TO APPROACH THE LANGUAGE OF SCIENCE IN THE TRAINING OF SCIENTISTS. Chile. Chile, 1/12/2022.
A. Dean, J. Redfern, KJ. Shaw (2022). STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT IN A COURSE-BASED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE CREATING APPLIED MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES. In: MicroTAS 2022 - 26th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences. pp.1175-1176.
I have received funding from Industry for both research and consultancy projects. If you are interested in consultancy/research, for example, antimicrobial materials testing, please get in touch.
Committee member for British Standards CH/216/-/1 - Antimicrobial Hard Surfaces.
Microbiology Society Outreach Prize winner 2013
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Met, Science Communication Champion Award 2011
Elected member of the Microbiology Society Communications Committee (2016-2018)
Editor for thermatic series 'Scientimetrics' within FEMS Letters (2017 onwards)
Editorial board for Microbiology Today (2016-2018)
Microbiology Society
Society for Applied Microbiology
American Society for Microbiology