Professor Joanna Verran

Chambers, A., Iossifidis, M., Verran, J., Garforth, L. (2025) Reading Science Fiction: Sociality, Publics and Pleasures. Palgrave.

Verran, J. (2019) 'The Use of a Bookclub to Enhance Science Literacy and Understanding of Infectious Disease Epidemiology.' Professional Education with Fiction Media: Imagination for Engagement and Empathy in Learning. pp. 129-158.

Verran, J., Redfern, J. (2016) 'Testing Surface Cleanability in Food Processing.' In Lelieveld, H., Holah, J., Gabric, D. (ed.) Handbook of Hygiene Control in the Food Industry. Woodhead Publishing,

Sein, H., Maryan, C., Jones, A., Verran, J., Ali, N., Hassan, I.U., Rego, C., Ahmed, W., Jackson, M.J. (2016) 'Nanocrystalline diamond: Deposition routes and clinical applications.' Surgical Tools and Medical Devices, Second Edition. pp. 225-248.

Sein, H., Maryan, C., Jones, A., Verran, J., Ali, N., Hassan, I.U., Rego, C., Ahmed, W., Jackson, M.J. (2016) 'Dental tool technology.' Surgical Tools and Medical Devices, Second Edition. pp. 195-224.

Sein, H., Maryan, C., Jones, A., Verran, J., Ali, N., Hassan, I.U., Rego, C., Ahmed, W., Jackson, M.J. (2016) 'Diamond surgical tools.' Surgical Tools and Medical Devices, Second Edition. pp. 149-194.

Verran, J. (2013) 'Mixed cultures: microbiology, art and literature.' For the Love of Learning: Innovations from Outstanding University Teachers. pp. 21-28.

Amos, M., Calow, A., Jacobs, N., Jung, H.Y., Linton, P., Verran, J. (2012) 'Manchester DIYbio. In Bowater, L. & Yeoman, K., Science Communication: A Practical Guide for Scientists.' Science Communication A Practical Guide for Scientists. John Wiley & Sons,

Verran, J., Packer, A., Kelly, P.J., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'Use of the Atomic Force Microscope to Determine the Strength of Bacterial Attachment to Grooved Surface Features.' In Carre, A. (ed.) Surface and Interfacial Aspects of Cell Adhesion.. Leiden: Koninklijke Brill NV, pp. 225-239.

Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2008) 'The effect of substratum properties on the survival of attached microorganisms on inert surfaces.' In Flemming, H.C., Murthy, P.S., Venkatesan, R., Cooksey, K.E. (ed.) Marine and Industrial Biofouling. Springer,

Verran, J., Airey, P., Packer, A., Whitehead, K.A. (2008) 'Microbial retention on open food contact surfaces and implications for food contamination..' pp. 223-246.

Verran, J. (2005) 'Testing surface cleanability in food processing.' Handbook of hygiene control in the food industry. Woodhead Publishing,

Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2005) 'Denture plaque: a neglected biofilm.' Biofilms: persistance and ubiquity. Biofilm Club,

Walker, J.T., Verran, J., Boyd, R.D., Percival, S. (2001) 'Microscopy methods to investigate structure of potable water biofilms..' pp. 243-255.

Redfern, J., Cunliffe, A.J., Goeres, D.M., Azevedo, N.F., Verran, J. (2024) 'Critical analysis of methods to determine growth, control and analysis of biofilms for potential non-submerged antibiofilm surfaces and coatings.' Biofilm, 7

Verran, J., Wood, J., Redfern, J., Moravej, H., Radclyffe-Thomas, N. (2023) 'Hands On Biofilm! A multidisciplinary public engagement event using kombucha tea pellicle as an accessible example of biofilm.' Biofilm, 6

Whitehead, K.A., Lynch, S., Amin, M., Deisenroth, T., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J. (2023) 'Effects of Cationic and Anionic Surfaces on the Perpendicular and Lateral Forces and Binding of Aspergillus niger Conidia.' Nanomaterials, 13(22)

Verran, J., Redfern, J., Cunliffe, A., Romachney, A., Wood, J. (2023) 'Hands on Biofilm! Utilizing a public audience in a citizen science project to assess yield variability when culturing kombucha pellicle.' FEMS Microbiology Letters, 370pp. fnad073-fnad073.

Wood, J., Verran, J., Redfern, J. (2023) 'Bacterial cellulose grown from kombucha: Assessment of textile performance properties using fashion apparel tests.' Textile Research Journal,

Verran, J., Illingworth, S., Pritchett, J., Redfern, J. (2023) 'Co-development, co-delivery, and evaluation of a Medical Writing module at master’s level.' Medical Writing, 32(1) pp. 92-98.

Wood, J., Redfern, J., Verran, J. (2022) 'Developing textile sustainability education in the curriculum: pedagogical approaches to material innovation in fashion.' International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, 16(2) pp. 141-151.

Whitehead, K.A., Amin, M., Deisenroth, T., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J. (2022) 'Interfacial surface properties of compression moulded hydrolysed Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) using different release materials.' Symmetry, 14(10) pp. 2063-2063.

Whitehead, K.A., Deisenroth, T., Preuss, A., Liauw, C., Verran, J. (2022) 'Lateral force removal of fungal spores to demonstrate how surface properties affect fungal spore retention.' Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 380(2232) pp. 20210344-20210344.

Cunliffe, A.J., Wang, R., Redfern, J., Verran, J., Wilson, D.I. (2022) 'Effect of environmental factors on the kinetics of evaporation of droplets containing bacteria or viruses on different surfaces.' Journal of Food Engineering, 336pp. 111195-111195.

Redfern, J., Tosheva, L., Malic, S., Butcher, M., Ramage, G., Verran, J. (2022) 'The denture microbiome in health and disease: an exploration of a unique community.' Letters in Applied Microbiology, 75(2) pp. 195-209.

Wood, J., van der Gast, C., Rivett, D., Verran, J., Redfern, J. (2022) 'Reproducibility of Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers Over Sub-Cultured Generations for the Development of Novel Textiles.' Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10pp. 876822-876822.

Lynch, S., Slate, A., Evans, A., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Whitehead, K.A. (2022) 'Surface Topography on the Distribution, Density, Dispersion and Clustering of Differently Organised Coccal-Shaped Bacteria.' Antibiotics, 11(5)

Cunliffe, A.J., Askew, P.D., Stephan, I., Iredale, G., Cosemans, P., Simmons, L.M., Verran, J., Redfern, J. (2021) 'How Do We Determine the Efficacy of an Antibacterial Surface? A Review of Standardised Antibacterial Material Testing Methods.' Antibiotics, 10(9) pp. 1069-1069.

Redfern, J., Wallace, J., van Belkum, A., Jaillard, M., Whittard, E., Ragupathy, R., Verran, J., Kelly, P., Enright, M.C. (2021) 'Biofilm associated genotypes of multiple antibiotic resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.' BMC Genomics, 22

Çakar, Z.P., Redfern, J., Verran, J. (2021) 'Analysis of University student responses to the pandemic in a formal microbiology assessment..' FEMS Microbiology Letters, 368(14)

Verran, J. (2021) 'Using fiction to engage audiences with infectious disease: the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on participation in the Bad Bugs Bookclub..' FEMS Microbiology Letters, 368(12)

Allen, N.S., Edge, M., Sandoval, G., Verran, J., Catalina, F., Bygott, C., Kerrod, J. (2021) 'Research perspectives on the photocatalytic activity of titanium dioxide: Catalytic assessment methods in solution and solid-state in relation to particle surface activity.' Polymer Degradation and Stability, 190

Evans, A., Slate, A.J., Akhidime, I.D., Verran, J., Kelly, P.J., Whitehead, K.A. (2021) 'The removal of meat exudate and escherichia coli from stainless steel and titanium surfaces with irregular and regular linear topographies.' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(6)

Whitehead, K.A., Liauw, C.M., Lynch, S., El Mohtadi, M., Amin, M., Preuss, A., Deisenroth, T., Verran, J. (2021) 'Diverse Surface Properties Reveal that Substratum Roughness Affects Fungal Spore Binding.' iScience, 24(4) pp. 102333-102333.

Redfern, J., Ratova, M., Dean, A.P., Pritchett, J., Grao, M., Verran, J., Kelly, P. (2020) 'Visible light photocatalytic bismuth oxide coatings are effective at suppressing aquatic cyanobacteria and degrading free-floating genomic DNA.' Journal of Environmental Sciences, 104pp. 128-136.

Amin, M., Preuss, A., Deisenroth, T., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Whitehead, K.A. (2020) 'Use of spherical particles to understand conidial attachment to surfaces using atomic force microscopy.' iScience, 24(1)

Scimone, A., Redfern, J., Patiphatpanya, P., Thongtem, T., Ratova, M., Kelly, P., Verran, J. (2020) 'Development of a rapid method for assessing the efficacy of antibacterial photocatalytic coatings.' Talanta, 225pp. 122009-122009.

Verran, J., Jackson, S., Scimone, A., Kelly, P., Redfern, J. (2020) 'Biofilm control strategies: Engaging with the public.' Antibiotics, 9(8) pp. 1-12.

Vagg-Whitehead, K., Liauw, C., Wilson-Nieuwenhuis, J.S.T., Slate, A.J., Deisenroth, T., Preuss, A., Verran, J. (2020) 'The effect of the surface properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) on the attachment, adhesion and retention of fungal conidia.' AIMS Bioengineering, 7(3) pp. 165-178.

Liauw, C.M., Slate, A.J., Butler, J.A., Wilson-Nieuwenhuis, J.S.T., Deisenroth, T., Preuss, A., Verran, J., Whitehead, K.A. (2020) 'The Effect of Surface Hydrophobicity on the Attachment of Fungal Conidia to Substrates of Polyvinyl Acetate and Polyvinyl Alcohol.' Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 28pp. 1450-1464.

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)

Serra, E., Saubade, F., Ligorio, C., Whitehead, K., Sloan, A., Williams, D., Hidalgo-Bastida, A., Verran, J., Malic, S. (2020) 'Methylcellulose Hydrogel with Melissa officinalis Essential Oil as a Potential Treatment for Oral Candidiasis.' Microorganisms, 8(2) pp. 1-13.

Whitehead, K.A., Saubade, F., Akhidime, I.D., Liauw, C.M., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2019) 'The detection and quantification of food components on stainless steel surfaces following use in an operational bakery.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 116pp. 258-267.

Verran, J. (2019) 'Mixed culture: encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication to enhance learning.' Annals of Microbiology, 69(10) pp. 1107-1111.

Slate, A.J., Wickens, D., Wilson-Nieuwenhuis, J., Dempsey-Hibbert, N., West, G., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Banks, C.E., Whitehead, K.A. (2019) 'The effects of blood conditioning films on the antimicrobial and retention properties of zirconium-nitride silver surfaces.' Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 173pp. 303-311.

Redfern, J., Tucker, J., Simmons, L., Askew, P., Stephan, I., Verran, J. (2018) 'Environmental and Experimental Factors Affecting Efficacy Testing of Nonporous Plastic Antimicrobial Surfaces.' Methods and Protocols, 1(4)

Malic, S., Rai, S., Redfern, J., Pritchett, J., Liauw, C., Verran, J., Tosheva, L. (2018) 'Zeolite-embedded silver extends antimicrobial activity of dental acrylics.' Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 173pp. 52-57.

Akhidime, I.D., Saubade, F., Benson, P., Butler, J., Olivier, S., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Vagg-Whitehead, K.A. (2018) 'The antimicrobial effect of metal substrates on food pathogens..' Food and Bioproducts Processing,

Ratova, M., Redfern, J., Verran, J., Kelly, P. (2018) 'Highly efficient photocatalytic bismuth oxide coatings and their antimicrobial properties under visible light irradiation.' Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 239pp. 223-232.

Aldana Reyes, X., Verran, J. (2018) 'Emerging Infectious Literatures and the Zombie Condition.' Emerging Infectious Diseases, 24(9)

Redfern, J., Bowater, L., Crossle, M., Verran, J. (2018) 'Spreading the message of antimicrobial resistance: A detailed account of a successful public engagement event..' FEMS microbiology letters, 365(16)

Verran, J., Haigh, C., Brooks, J., Butler, J., Redfern, J. (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.

Carolan, K., Verran, J., Amos, M., Crossley, M., Redfern, J., Whitton, N., Louttit, D. (2018) 'SimFection: a digital resource for vaccination education.' Journal of Biological Education, 53(2) pp. 225-234.

Redfern, J., Geerts, L., Seo, J.W., Verran, J., Tosheva-Jivkova, L., Wee, L.H. (2018) 'Toxicity and Antimicrobial Properties of ZnO@ZIF‑8 Embedded Silicone against Planktonic and Biofilm Catheter-Associated Pathogens.' ACS Applied Nano Materials, 1(4) pp. 1657-1665.

Adlhart, C., Verran, J., Azevedo, N.F., Olmez, H., Keinänen-Toivola, M.M., Gouveia, I., Melo, L.F., Crijns, F. (2018) 'Surface modifications for antimicrobial effects in the healthcare setting: a critical overview.' Journal of Hospital Infection, 99(3) pp. 239-249.

Malic (Angelou), S., Serra, E., Verran, J., Hidalgo-Bastida, L.A., Williams, D. (2018) 'Antifungal activity of commercial essential oils and biocides against Candida Albicans.' Pathogens, 7(1)

Carolan, K., Verran, J., Crossley, M., Redfern, J., Whitton, N., Amos, M. (2018) 'Impact of educational interventions on adolescent attitudes and knowledge regarding vaccination: A pilot study.' PLoS ONE, 13(1)

Verran, J., Redfern, J., Moravej, H., Adebola, Y. (2018) 'Refreshing the public appetite for ‘good bacteria’: menus made by microbes.' Journal of Biological Education, 53(1) pp. 34-46.

Tosheva, L., Belkhair, S., Gackowski, M., Malic, S., Al-Shanti, N., Verran, J. (2017) 'Rapid screening of the antimicrobial efficacy of Ag zeolites.' Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 157pp. 254-260.

Redfern, J., Goldyn, K., Verran, J., Retoux, R., Tosheva, L., Mintova, S. (2017) 'Application of Cu-FAU nanozeolites for decontamination of surfaces soiled with the ESKAPE pathogens.' Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 253pp. 233-238.

Redfern, J., Verran, J. (2017) 'Effect of humidity and temperature on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces.' Letters in Applied Microbiology, 64(4) pp. 276-282.

Redfern, J., Illingworth, S., Verran, J. (2016) 'What does the UK public want from academic science communication?.' F1000Res, 5

Verran, J. (2016) 'Microbiology comes to Harvey Nichols.' Microbiology Today, 43(1) pp. 38-39.

Redfern, J., Verran, J. (2015) 'What is a microbiologist? A survey exploring the microbiology workforce.' FEMS microbiology letters, 362(24)

Priha, O., Raulio, M., Cooke, K., Fisher, L., Hill, C., Hylkinen, S., Kelly, P., Navabpour, P., Ostovarpour, S., Tapani, K., Tattershall, C., Vehviläinen, A.K., Verran, J., Storgårds, E. (2015) 'Microbial populations on brewery filling hall surfaces - Progress towards functional coatings.' Food Control, 55pp. 1-11.

Di Lena, M., Quero, G.M., Santovito, E., Verran, J., De Angelis, M., Fusco, V. (2015) 'A selective medium for isolation and accurate enumeration of Lactobacillus casei-group members in probiotic milks and dairy products.' International Dairy Journal, 47pp. 27-36.

Belkhair, S., Kinninmonth, M., Fisher, L., Gasharova, B., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Mihailova, B., Tosheva, L. (2015) 'Silver zeolite-loaded silicone elastomers: A multidisciplinary approach to synthesis and antimicrobial assessment.' RSC Advances, 5(51) pp. 40932-40939.

Redfern, J., Verran, J. (2015) 'Learning the art of science.' Biologist, 62(2)

Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2015) 'Formation, architecture and functionality of microbial biofilms in the food industry.' Current Opinion in Food Science, 2pp. 84-91.

Redfern, J., Burdass, D., Verran, J. (2015) 'Developing microbiological learning materials for schools: best practice..' FEMS Microbiol Lett, 362(6)

Whitehead, K.A., Olivier, S., Benson, P.S., Arneborg, N., Verran, J., Kelly, P. (2015) 'The effect of surface properties of polycrystalline, single phase metal coatings on bacterial retention.' International Journal of Food Microbiology, 197pp. 92-97.

Verran, J. (2015) 'Outreach - The tale of the 13-week-old cheese and pickled egg sandwich.' Microbiology Today, 42(4)

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2015) 'Developing application and detection methods for Listeria monocytogenes and fish extract on open surfaces in order to optimize cleaning protocols.' Food and Bioproducts Processing,

Navabpour, P., Ostovarpour, S., Hampshire, J., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Cooke, K. (2014) 'The effect of process parameters on the structure, photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 coatings deposited using reactive magnetron sputtering.' Thin Solid Films, 571(P1) pp. 75-83.

Kelly, P.J., West, G.T., Ratova, M., Fisher, L., Ostovarpour, S., Verran, J. (2014) 'Structural formation and photocatalytic activity of magnetron sputtered titania and doped-titania coatings.' Molecules, 19(10) pp. 16327-16348.

Fisher, L., Ostovapour, S., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A., Cooke, K., Storgårds, E., Verran, J. (2014) 'Molybdenum doped titanium dioxide photocatalytic coatings for use as hygienic surfaces: the effect of soiling on antimicrobial activity.' Biofouling, 30(8) pp. 911-919.

Navabpour, P., Ostovarpour, S., Tattershall, C., Cooke, K., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Whitehead, K., Hill, C., Raulio, M., Priha, O. (2014) 'Photocatalytic TiO2 and Doped TiO2 Coatings to Improve the Hygiene of Surfaces Used in Food and Beverage Processing—A Study of the Physical and Chemical Resistance of the Coatings.' Coatings, 4

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2014) 'Developing application and detection methods for Listeria monocytogenes and fish extract on open surfaces in order to optimize cleaning protocols.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 93pp. 224-233.

Dong, B., Belkhair, S., Zaarour, M., Fisher, L., Verran, J., Tosheva, L., Retoux, R., Gilson, J.P., Mintova, S. (2014) 'Silver confined within zeolite EMT nanoparticles: Preparation and antibacterial properties.' Nanoscale, 6(18) pp. 10859-10864.

Wickens, D., Lynch, S., West, G., Kelly, P., Verran, J., Whitehead, K.A. (2014) 'Quantifying the pattern of microbial cell dispersion, density and clustering on surfaces of differing chemistries and topographies using multifractal analysis.' Journal of Microbiological Methods, 104pp. 101-108.

Redfern, J., Kinninmonth, M., Burdass, D., Verran, J. (2014) 'Using soxhlet ethanol extraction to produce and test plant material (essential oils) for their antimicrobial properties..' J Microbiol Biol Educ, 15(1) pp. 45-46.

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.

Kinninmonth, M., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Taylor, R.L., Edwards-Jones, V., Shaw, D. (2014) 'Nano-layered inorganic-organic hybrid materials for the controlled delivery of antimicrobials.' Macromolecular Symposia, 338(1) pp. 36-44.

Caballero, L., Whitehead, K.A., Allen, N.S., Verran, J. (2014) 'Photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli using doped titanium dioxide under fluorescent irradiation.' Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 276pp. 50-57.

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.

Redfern, J., Burdass, D., Verran, J. (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.

Redfern, J., Burdass, D., Verran, J. (2013) 'Transforming a school learning exercise into a public engagement event: 'The Good, the Bad and The Algae'.' Journal of Biological Education,

Redfern, J., Burdass, D., Verran, J. (2013) 'Practical microbiology in schools: A survey of UK teachers.' Trends in Microbiology, 21(11) pp. 557-559.

Verran, J., Crossley, M., Carolan, K., Jacobs, N., Amos, M. (2013) 'Monsters, microbiology and mathematics: the epidemiology of a zombie apocalypse.' Journal of Biological Education,

Bingley, G., Verran, J. (2013) 'Counts of fungal spores released during inspection of mouldy cinematographic film and determination of the gelatinolytic activity of predominant isolates.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 84pp. 381-387.

Kinninmonth, M.A., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Taylor, R., Edwards-Jones, V., Shaw, D., Webb, M. (2013) 'Investigation into the suitability of layered silicates as adsorption media for essential oils using FTIR and GC-MS.' Applied Clay Science, 83-84pp. 415-425.

Kinninmonth, M.A., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Taylor, R., Edwards-Jones, V., Shaw, D., Webb, M. (2013) 'Investigation into the suitability of layered silicates as adsorption media for essential oils using FTIR and GC-MS.' Applied Clay Science,

Bingley, G., Verran, J. (2013) 'Counts of fungal spores released during inspection of mouldy cinematographic film and determination of the gelatinolytic activity of predominant isolates.' International Biodeterioration Biodegradation,

Skovager, A., Whitehead, K., Wickens, D., Verran, J., Ingmer, H., Arneborg, N. (2013) 'A comparative study of fine polished stainless steel, TiN and TiN/Ag surfaces: Adhesion and attachment strength of Listeria monocytogenes as well as anti-listerial effect.' Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 109pp. 190-196.

Verran, J. (2013) 'The bad bugs book club: science, literacy, and engagement..' J Microbiol Biol Educ, 14(1) pp. 110-112.

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

Tosheva, L., Brockbank, A., Mihailova, B., Sutula, J., Ludwig, J., Potgieter, H., Verran, J. (2012) 'Micron- and nanosized FAU-type zeolites from fly ash for antibacterial applications.' Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(33) pp. 16897-16905.

Skovager, A., Whitehead, K., Siegumfeldt, H., Ingmer, H., Verran, J., Arneborg, N. (2012) 'Influence of flow direction and flow rate on the initial adhesion of seven Listeria monocytogenes strains to fine polished stainless steel..' Int J Food Microbiol, 157(2) pp. 174-181.

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P., Smith, L.A., Verran, J. (2012) 'Erratum to The use of physicochemical methods to detect organic food soils on stainless steel surfaces.' Biofouling, 28(8)

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.

Bingley, G.D., Verran, J., Munro, L.J., Banks, C.E. (2012) 'Identification of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) emitted from fungal isolates found on cinematographic film.' Analytical Methods, 4(5) pp. 1265-1271.

Szlavik, J., Paiva, D.S., Mørk, N., van den Berg, F., Verran, J., Whitehead, K., Knøchel, S., Nielsen, D.S. (2012) 'Initial adhesion of Listeria monocytogenes to solid surfaces under liquid flow..' Int J Food Microbiol, 152(3) pp. 181-188.

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P., Smith, L.A., Verran, J. (2012) 'The use of physicochemical methods to detect organic food soils on stainless steel surfaces (vol 25, pg 749, 2009).' BIOFOULING, 28(8) pp. 879-879.

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

Verran, J. (2012) 'The microbial contamination of mobile communication devices..' J Microbiol Biol Educ, 13(1) pp. 59-61.

Wickens, D.J., West, G., Kelly, P.J., Verran, J., Lynch, S., Whitehead, K.A. (2012) 'Antimicrobial activity of nanocomposite zirconium nitride/silver coatings to combat external bone fixation pin infections..' Int J Artif Organs, 35(10) pp. 817-825.

Kelly, P.J., Whitehead, K.A., Li, H., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D. (2011) 'The influence of silver content on the tribological and antimicrobial properties of ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings..' J Nanosci Nanotechnol, 11(6) pp. 5383-5387.

Whitehead, K.A., Li, H., Kelly, P.J., Verran, J. (2011) 'The antimicrobial properties of titanium nitride/silver nanocomposite coatings.' Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 25(17) pp. 2299-2315.

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2011) 'The detection of food soils on stainless steel using energy dispersive X-ray and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy..' Biofouling, 27(8) pp. 907-917.

Jakobsen, M., Verran, J., Jacxsens, L., Biavati, B., Rovira, J., Cocolin, L. (2011) 'Understanding and monitoring pathogen behaviour in the food chain.' pp. 73-87.

Whitehead, K.A., Deisenroth, T., Preuss, A., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J. (2011) 'The effect of surface properties on the strength of attachment of fungal spores using AFM perpendicular force measurements..' Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, 82(2) pp. 483-489.

Verran, J., J.redfern, , Smith, L.A., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'A critical evaluation of sampling methods used for assessing microorganisms on surfaces.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 88(4) pp. 335-340.

Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Benson, P.S., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordanova, I. (2010) 'Comparison of the tribological and antimicrobial properties of CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag, and TiN/Cu nanocomposite coatings.' Surface and Coatings Technology, 205(5) pp. 1606-1610.

Verran, J. (2010) 'Going public.' Microbiology Today, 37(4) pp. 248-249.

Verran, J., Packer, A., Kelly, P.J., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'Use of the atomic force microscope to determine the strength of bacterial attachment to grooved surface features.' Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 24(13-14) pp. 2271-2285.

Whitehead, K.A., Smith, L.A., Verran, J. (2010) 'The detection and influence of food soils on microorganisms on stainless steel using scanning electron microscopy and epifluorescence microscopy..' Int J Food Microbiol, 141 Suppl 1pp. S125-S133.

Verran, J., Packer, A., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'Titanium-coating of stainless steel as an aid to improved cleanability..' Int J Food Microbiol, 141 Suppl 1pp. S134-S139.

Caballero, L., Whitehead, K.A., Allen, N.S., Verran, J. (2010) 'Photoinactivation of Escherichia coli on acrylic paint formulations using fluorescent light.' Dyes and Pigments, 86(1) pp. 56-62.

Verran, J., Setterington, L. (2010) 'A stitch in time saves lives-raising awarness of HIV and AIDS.' Microbiology Today, 37(1) pp. 54-56.

Whitehead, K., Kelly, P., Li, H., Verran, J. (2010) 'Surface topography and physicochemistry of silver containing titanium nitride nanocomposite coatings.' Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, 28(1) pp. 180-187.

Verran, J., Packer, A., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'The retention of bacteria on hygienic surfaces presenting scratches of microbial dimensions..' Lett Appl Microbiol, 50(3) pp. 258-263.

Verran, J. (2010) 'Antimicrobial surfaces: Addressing the intended application.' Chimica Oggi, 28(1) pp. 36-38.

Rodger, G., Taylor, R.L., Pearson, G.J., Verran, J. (2010) 'In vitro colonization of an experimental silicone by Candida albicans..' J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater, 92(1) pp. 226-235.

Verran, J. (2010) 'Encouraging creativity and employability skills in undergraduate microbiologists..' Trends Microbiol, 18(2) pp. 56-58.

Hauck, O., Allen, N., Lees, G.C., Rowe, H., Verran, J. (2010) 'Preliminary Studies into Wash-Fast Antimicrobial Treatments of Polyester.' pp. 122-125.

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P., Smith, L.A., Verran, J. (2009) 'The use of physicochemical methods to detect organic food soils on stainless steel surfaces..' Biofouling, 25(8) pp. 749-756.

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.

Verran, J. (2009) 'Foreword from the President of the International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Society.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 63(7)

Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P., Verran, J. (2009) 'Differential fluorescent staining of Listeria monocytogenes and a whey food soil for quantitative analysis of surface hygiene..' Int J Food Microbiol, 135(1) pp. 75-80.

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.

Brady, R.R., McDermott, C., Fraise, A.P., Verran, J., Gibb, A.P. (2009) 'Healthcare workers' mobile phones are rarely contaminated by MRSA in the non-clinical environment..' J Hosp Infect, 72(4) pp. 373-374.

Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordanova, I. (2009) 'A study of the antimicrobial and tribological properties of TiN/Ag nanocomposite coatings.' Surface and Coatings Technology, 204(6-7) pp. 1137-1140.

Brady, R.R.W., Verran, J., Damani, N.N., Gibb, A.P. (2009) 'Review of mobile communication devices as potential reservoirs of nosocomial pathogens..' J Hosp Infect, 71(4) pp. 295-300.

Caballero, L., Whitehead, K.A., Allen, N.S., Verran, J. (2009) 'Inactivation of Escherichia coli on immobilized TiO2 using fluorescent light.' Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 202(2-3) pp. 92-98.

Whitehead, K.A., Smith, L.A., Verran, J. (2008) 'The detection of food soils and cells on stainless steel using industrial methods: UV illumination and ATP bioluminescence..' Int J Food Microbiol, 127(1-2) pp. 121-128.

Allen, N.S., Edge, M., Verran, J., Stratton, J., Maltby, J., Bygott, C. (2008) 'Photocatalytic titania based surfaces: Environmental benefits.' Polymer Degradation and Stability, 93(9) pp. 1632-1646.

Taylor, R.L., Bulad, K., Verran, J., McCord, J.F. (2008) 'Colonization and deterioration of soft denture lining materials in vivo..' Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 16(2) pp. 50-55.

Verran, J., Airey, P., Packer, A., Whitehead, K.A. (2008) 'Chapter 8 Microbial Retention on Open Food Contact Surfaces and Implications for Food Contamination.' Advances in Applied Microbiology, 64pp. 223-246.

Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2008) 'Development of an in vitro denture plaque biofilm to model denture malodour..' J Breath Res, 2(1)

Arciola, C.R., Balaban, N., Baldassarri, L., Fromm, K., Hansch, G.M., Obst, U., Presterl, E., Stefani, S., Verran, J., Visai, L. (2008) 'Combating implant infections. Remarks by a women's team..' Int J Artif Organs, 31(9) pp. 858-864.

Coulthwaite, L., Verran, J. (2007) 'Potential pathogenic aspects of denture plaque..' Br J Biomed Sci, 64(4) pp. 180-189.

Airey, P., Verran, J. (2007) 'Potential use of copper as a hygienic surface; problems associated with cumulative soiling and cleaning..' J Hosp Infect, 67(3) pp. 271-277.

Doran, A.L., Verran, J. (2007) 'A clinical study on the effect of the prebiotic inulin in the control of oral malodour.' Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, 19(3) pp. 158-163.

Doran, A.L., Greenman, J., Verran, J. (2007) 'A clinical study on the antimicrobial and breath-freshening effect of zinc-containing lozenge formulations.' Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, 19(3) pp. 164-170.

Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2007) 'The effect of surface properties and application method on the retention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on uncoated and titanium-coated stainless steel.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 60(2) pp. 74-80.

Verran, J. (2007) 'Handbags and gladrags.' Microbiology Today, 34(1) pp. 38-39.

Verran, J., Sandoval, G., Allen, N.S., Edge, M., Stratton, J. (2007) 'Variables affecting the antibacterial properties of nano and pigmentary titania particles in suspension.' Dyes and Pigments, 73(3) pp. 298-304.

Airey, P., Verran, J., McMahon, A. (2007) 'Erratum: Monitoring substratum hygiene using an everyday complex organic soil: The human fingerprint (Food and bioproducts processing (2006) vol. 85 (C4) (359-365)).' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 85(3 C)

Whitehead, K.A., Rogers, D., Colligon, J., Wright, C., Verran, J. (2006) 'Use of the atomic force microscope to determine the effect of substratum surface topography on the ease of bacterial removal..' Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, 51(1) pp. 44-53.

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.

Verran, J., Whitehead, K.A. (2006) 'Assessment of organic materials and microbial components on hygienic surfaces.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 84(4 C) pp. 260-264.

Airey, P., Verran, J., McMahon, A. (2006) 'Monitoring substratum hygiene using an everyday complex organic soil: The human fingerprint.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 84(4 C) pp. 359-365.

Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2006) 'The effect of surface topography on the retention of microorganisms.' Food and Bioproducts Processing, 84(4 C) pp. 253-259.

Verran, J., Whitehead, K. (2005) 'Factors affecting microbial adhesion to stainless steel and other materials used in medical devices..' Int J Artif Organs, 28(11) pp. 1138-1145.

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.

Allen, N.S., Edge, M., Sandoval, G., Verran, J., Stratton, J., Maltby, J. (2005) 'Photocatalytic coatings for environmental applications..' Photochem Photobiol, 81(2) pp. 279-290.

Whitehead, K.A., Colligon, J., Verran, J. (2005) 'Retention of microbial cells in substratum surface features of micrometer and sub-micrometer dimensions..' Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces, 41(2-3) pp. 129-138.

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.

Verran, J., Askew, P., Stephan, I. (2004) ''Life after last orders': microbiology as a career.' JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION, 38(4) pp. 194-195.

Whitehead, K.A., Colligon, J.S., Verran, J. (2004) 'The production of surfaces of defined topography and chemistry for microbial retention studies, using ion beam sputtering technology.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 54(2-3) pp. 143-151.

Baker, N., Verran, J. (2004) 'The future of microbiology laboratory classes--wet, dry or in combination?.' Nat Rev Microbiol, 2(4) pp. 338-342.

Smith, C.A., Venning, M., Verran, J. (2004) 'Use of novel culture media to indicate alkaligenic properties of dental plaque.' Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, 16(1) pp. 44-50.

Smith, C.A., Higham, S.M., Smith, P.W., Verran, J. (2004) 'The effect of chewing urea-containing gum on plaque acidogenic and alkaligenic parameters..' Caries Res, 38(2) pp. 124-129.

Bulad, K., Taylor, R.L., Verran, J., McCord, J.F. (2004) 'Colonization and penetration of denture soft lining materials by Candida albicans..' Dent Mater, 20(2) pp. 167-175.

Doran, A., Kneist, S., Verran, J. (2004) 'Ecological Control: In Vitro Inhibition of Anaerobic Bacteria by Oral Streptococci.' Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, 16(1) pp. 23-27.

Verran, J., McCord, J.F., Maryan, C., Taylor, R.L. (2004) 'Microbiological hazard analysis in dental technology laboratories..' Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent, 12(3) pp. 115-120.

Allen, N.S., Edge, M., Ortega, A., Sandoval, G., Liauw, C.M., Verran, J., Stratton, J., McIntyre, R.B. (2004) 'Degradation and stabilisation of polymers and coatings: Nano versus pigmentary titania particles.' Polymer Degradation and Stability, 85(3 SPEC. ISS.) pp. 927-946.

Verran, J., Smith, C.A., Smith, P.W., Higham, S.M. (2003) 'Th effects of chewing urea-containing gum on plaque alkalinogenicity and enamel remineralization..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 82pp. B243-B243.

Verran, J., Rowe, D.L., Boyd, R.D. (2003) 'Visualization and measurement of nanometer dimension surface features using dental impression materials and atomic force microscopy.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 51(3) pp. 221-228.

Mahmoudabadi, A.Z., Boote, V., Verran, J., Johnson, E., Drucker, D.B. (2003) 'Phospholipid molecular species distributions of Candida isolates from the UK and Iran..' J Appl Microbiol, 95(4) pp. 883-889.

Verran, J., Boyd, R.D., Hall, K.E., West, R. (2002) 'The detection of microorganisms and organic material on stainless steel food contact surfaces.' Biofouling, 18(3) pp. 167-176.

Boyd, R.D., Verran, J., Jones, M.V., Bhakoo, M. (2002) 'Use of the atomic force microscope to determine the effect of substratum surface topography on bacterial adhesion.' Langmuir, 18(6) pp. 2343-2346.

Verran, J. (2002) 'Biofouling in food processing: Biofilm or biotransfer potential?.' Food and Bioproducts Processing: Transactions of the Institution of of Chemical Engineers, Part C, 80(4) pp. 292-298.

Boyd, R.D., Verran, J., Hall, K.E., Underhill, C., Hibbert, S., West, R. (2001) 'Cleanability of stainless steel as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.' Applied Surface Science, 172(1-2) pp. 135-143.

Verran, J., Rowe, D.L., Boyd, R.D. (2001) 'The effect of nanometer dimension topographical features on the hygienic status of stainless steel..' J Food Prot, 64(8) pp. 1183-1187.

Verran, J., Boyd, R.D., Hall, K., West, R.H. (2001) 'Microbiological and chemical analyses of stainless steel and ceramics subjected to repeated soiling and cleaning treatments..' J Food Prot, 64(9) pp. 1377-1387.

Boyd, R.D., Cole, D., Rowe, D., Verran, J., Paul, A.J., West, R.H. (2001) 'Cleanability of soiled stainless steel as studied by atomic force microscopy and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry..' J Food Prot, 64(1) pp. 87-93.

Verran, J., Boyd, R.D. (2001) 'The relationship between substratum surface roughness and microbiological and organic soiling: A review.' Biofouling, 17(1) pp. 59-71.

Verran, J., Rowe, D.L., Cole, D., Boyd, R.D. (2000) 'The use of the atomic force microscope to visualise and measure wear of food contact surfaces.' International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, 46(2) pp. 99-105.

Smith, C.A., Verran, J. (2000) 'Properties of plaque taken from patients with renal impairment..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 79(5) pp. 1190-1190.

Boyd, R.D., Cole, D., Rowe, D., Verran, J., Coultas, S.J., Paul, A.J., West, R.H., Goddard, D.T. (2000) 'Surface characterization of glass and poly(methyl methacrylate) soiled with a mixture of fat, oil, and starch.' Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 14(9) pp. 1195-1207.

Verran, J., Sharlott, T., Maryan, C., Taylor, R.L. (1999) 'Microbiological hazard analysis in dental technology laboratories..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 78(5) pp. 1039-1039.

Smith, C.A., Verran, J. (1999) 'The development of media for determination of plaque alkalinogenicity..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 78(5) pp. 1069-1069.

Rowe, D.L., Boyd, R.D., Cole, D., Verran, J. (1999) 'Determination of the resolving potential of impression materials, using atomic force microscopy..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 78(5) pp. 1071-1071.

Beadle, I.R., Verran, J. (1999) 'The survival and growth of an environmental Klebsiella isolate in detergent solutions..' J Appl Microbiol, 87(5) pp. 764-769.

Taylor, R., Maryan, C., Verran, J. (1998) 'Retention of oral microorganisms on cobalt-chromium alloy and dental acrylic resin with different surface finishes..' J Prosthet Dent, 80(5) pp. 592-597.

Taylor, R.L., Willcox, M.D., Williams, T.J., Verran, J. (1998) 'Modulation of bacterial adhesion to hydrogel contact lenses by albumin..' Optom Vis Sci, 75(1) pp. 23-29.

Verran, J., Beadle, I.R., Hissett, T., Jones, C.L. (1998) 'A simple in vitro system for the study of biofilm.' Biofouling, 13(2) pp. 107-123.

Smith, C., Verran, J. (1998) 'The effect of urea containing chewing gum on plaque acidogenicity..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 77pp. 984-984.

Taylor, R.L., Verran, J., Lees, G.C., Ward, A.J. (1998) 'The influence of substratum topography on bacterial adhesion to polymethyl methacrylate..' J Mater Sci Mater Med, 9(1) pp. 17-22.

Verran, J., Winder, C., McCord, J.F., Maryan, C.J. (1997) 'Pumice slurry as a crossinfection hazard in nonclinical (teaching) dental technology laboratories..' Int J Prosthodont, 10(3) pp. 283-286.

Taylor, R.L., Maryan, C., Verran, J. (1997) 'Retention of micro-organisms on dental materials with differing surface topography..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 76(5) pp. 1076-1076.

VERRAN, J. (1997) 'Retention of Candida albicans on acrylic resin and silicone of different surface topography.' J Prosthet Dent, 77pp. 535-539.

Verran, J., LeahyGilmartin, A., Watson, G.K., Hammond, K., Huntington, E., Raven, S.J. (1997) 'Microbial contamination of toothbrushes during an in-home trial..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 76pp. 3391-3391.

Hammond, K., Watson, G.K., Huntington, E., Raven, S.J., Verran, J., LeahyGilmartin, A. (1997) 'Microbial contamination of toothbrushes: Effect of usage period..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 76pp. 3390-3390.

Verran, J., Brintnell, B., Brownrigg, N., Garcia, R., Green, A. (1997) 'The body game: Developed by undergraduates for key stage 2 national curriculum science.' Journal of Biological Education, 31(3) pp. 181-184.

Verran, J., Leahy-Gilmartin, A.A. (1996) 'Investigations into the microbial contamination of toothbrushes..' Microbios, 85(345) pp. 231-238.

Verran, J., Taylor, R.L., Lees, G.C. (1996) 'Bacterial adhesion to inert thermoplastic surfaces.' Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 7(10) pp. 597-601.

Verran, J., Winder, C., Maryan, C., McCord, J.F. (1996) 'Pumice slurry as a cross infection hazard in teaching-only dental technology laboratories..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 75(5) pp. 1158-1158.

Verran, J., Moran, B., McCord, J.F. (1996) 'Dental impression materials as a cross infection hazard in dental technology laboratories..' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 75(5) pp. 1184-1184.

Verran, J., Kossar, S., McCord, J.F. (1996) 'Microbiological study of selected risk areas in dental technology laboratories..' J Dent, 24(1-2) pp. 77-80.

VERRAN, J., KOSSER, S., MCCORD, J.F. (1995) 'A MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF RISK AREAS IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES.' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 74(3) pp. 840-840.

VERRAN, J., MARYAN, C. (1995) 'ADHESION OF CANDIDA TO ACRYLIC AND SILICONE OF DIFFERENT SURFACE-TOPOGRAPHY.' JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH, 74(3) pp. 880-880.

Verran, J., Taylor, R., Christopher, N.S.J., Robinson, J.S. (1995) 'Comments on the routine testing of water samples for Legionella sp..' Water Research, 29(6) pp. 1595-1598.

Verran, J., Stott, J.F.D., Quarmby, S.L., Bedwell, M. (1995) 'Detection, cultivation and maintenance of Gallionella in laboratory microcosms.' Letters in Applied Microbiology, 20(6) pp. 341-344.

VERRAN, J., TAYLOR, R.L., LEES, G.C. (1994) 'THE USE OF IMAGE-ANALYSIS TO QUANTIFY MICROORGANISMS ADHERENT ON SURFACES.' BINARY-COMPUTING IN MICROBIOLOGY, 6(2) pp. 55-57.

Verran, J. (1994) 'Group projects for part time students.' Biochemical Education, 22(1) pp. 13-13.

VERRAN, J. (1993) 'POSTER DESIGN BY MICROBIOLOGY STUDENTS.' JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL EDUCATION, 27(4) pp. 291-294.

Verran, J. (1992) 'A student-centered learning project: the production of leaflets for `live' clients..' Journal of biological education, 26(2) pp. 135-138.

Verran, J. (1992) 'The use of video in transferable skills education for biology students 1. Production of pilot videos.' Journal of further and higher education, 16(1) pp. 96-102.

Verran, J. (1992) 'The use of video in transferable skills education for biology students 2. Production of video of 'professional' quality.' Journal of further and higher education, 16(1) pp. 103-109.

Verran, J., Lees, G.C., Shakespeare, A.P. (1991) 'The effect of surface roughness on the adhesion of Candida albicans to acrylic.' Biofouling, 3(3) pp. 183-191.

Verran, J., Shakespeare, A.P., Willcox, M.D., Knox, K.W. (1991) 'The effect of pH on adhesion and hyphal formation by strains of Candida albicans.' Microbial ecology in health and disease, 4(2) pp. 73-80.

Verran, J. (1991) 'Dental plaque - associated infections and antibacterial oral hygiene products..' International journal of cosmetic science, 13(1) pp. 29-42.

Shakespeare, A.P., Verran, J. (1988) 'The use of automated image analysis for rapid measurement of the in vitro attachment of Candida albicans to transparent acrylic.' Letters in applied microbiology, 6(4) pp. 79-83.

Verran, J. (1988) 'Preliminary studies on denture plaque microbiology and acidogenicity.' Microbial ecology in health and disease, 1(1) pp. 51-55.

Verran, J., Motteram, K.L. (1987) 'The effect of adherent oral streptococci on the subsequent adherence of Candida albicans to acrylic in vitro..' Journal of dentistry, 15(2) pp. 73-6.

Verran, J., Rocliffe, M.D. (1986) 'Feasibility of using automatic image analysis for measuring dental plaque in situ..' Journal of dentistry, 14(1) pp. 11-13.

Sharp, E.W., Verran, J. (1985) 'Denture cleansers and in vitro plaque..' Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 53(4) pp. 584-5.

Graves, W., Verran, J. (1984) 'Effect of dextranase and protease enzymes on aggregation of Streptococcus mutants: Colorimetric and electron microscopic studies.' Microbios, 40(161-162) pp. 145-152.

Verran, J., Drucker, D.B. (1982) 'Effects of two potential sucrose-substitute sweetening agents on deposition of an oral streptococcus on glass in the presence of sucrose..' Archives of oral biology, 27(8) pp. 693-5.

Verran, J., Drucker, D.B., Taylor, C.J. (1980) 'Feasibility of using automatic image-analysis for measuring deposition of Streptococcus mutans onto glass, in terms of percentage coverage and mean clump size.' Microbios, 29(117-118) pp. 161-169.

Drucker, D.B., Verran, J., Green, R.M. (1979) 'Potential anticariogenic properties of trichlorosucrose.' Journal of Dental Research, 58(Spec. C)

Drucker, D.B., Verran, J. (1979) 'Comparative effects of the substance-sweeteners glucose, sorbitol, sucrose, xylitol and trichlorosucrose on lowering of pH by two oral Streptococcus mutans strains in vitro..' Archives of oral biology, 24(12) pp. 965-70.

Drucker, D.B., Verran, J. (1977) 'Uptake of ¹⁴C-labelled xylitol, sorbitol and sucrose by plaque streptococci.' Journal of Dental Research, 56(D)

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,

Saubade, F., Vagg-Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P., Verran, J. (2018) 'Comparison of detection methods used to determine Escherichia coli and meat exudate removal from stainless steel surfaces following different physical cleaning methods..' In Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference 2018. Lund, Sweden, 17/4/2018 - 20/4/2018.

Hidalgo-Bastida, L., Serra, E., Verran, J., malic, S. (2017) 'In vitro activity of essential oils and biocides against Candida albicans and development of an ex vivo rodent mandible model to mimic oral candidosis..' In Bioinspired Materials conference, 2017. Manchester, UK,

Redfern, J., Verran, J., Jackson, S. (2017) 'Volatiles Produced by Candida spp on Denture Materials.' In Eurobiofilms 2017. Amsterdam, 19/9/2017 - 22/9/2017.

Hidalgo-Bastida, L., Serra, E., malic, S., Verran, J. (2017) 'Antifungal Potential of Essential Oils and Development of an Ex-Vivo Model for Oral Candidiasis.' In British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) Annual Scientific Meeting, 2017. Plymouth, UK,

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.

Kelly, P., Li, H., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2010) 'Comparison of tribiological and antimicrobial properties of TiN/Ag and ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings.' In Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference. Cambridge, UK, 2010 - pp. 16-23.

Whitehead, K.A., Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Benson PS, , Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordanova, I. (2010) 'Comparison of Tribological and Anti-Microbial Properties of CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag, and TiN/Cu Nanocomposite Coatings.' In 37th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films. San Diego, USA, 2010 -

Verran, J., Packer, A., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A. (2010) 'Surface topography and organic soil factors affecting the hygienic status of open food contact surfaces.' In Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference. Cambridge, UK, 2010 - pp. 1-6.

Whitehead, K.A., Smith, L.A., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2010) 'Industrial and analytical methods for the detection of industrial fouling.' In Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference. Cambridge, UK, pp. 34-41.

Kelly, P.J., Li, H., Whitehead, K.A., Benson, P.S., Verran, J. (2009) 'The influence of silver content on the tribological and antimicrobial properties of TiN/Ag ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings.' In 3rd International Meeting on Developments in Materials, Processes and Applications of Emerging Technologies. Manchester, United Kingdom, 21/7/2009 - 23/7/2009.

Packer, A., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2009) 'Use of the Atomic Force Microscope to Determine the Effect of Defined Linear Features on the Adhesion of Bacteria.' In Society of Vacuum Coaters 52nd Annual Conference. Santa Clara, CA USA, 11/5/2009 - 12/5/2009. pp. 177-180.

Whitehead, K.A., Kelly, P.J., Verran, J., Arnell, R.D., Iordnova, I. (2009) 'A Study of the Anti-Microbial and Tribological Properties of TiN/Ag.' In 36th International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films. San Diego, USA, 2009 -

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.

Whitehead, K.A., Packer, A., Kelly, P., Verran, J. (2008) 'Influence of Varied Defined Linear Features on the Retention of Microorganisms.' In SVC 51st Annual Technical Conference. Chicago, pp. 243-246.

Verran, J. (2008) 'MICROBIOLOGY AND ART: AN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY.' In Conference on Heritage Microbiology and Science - Microbes, Monuments and Maritime Materials. Portsmouth, ENGLAND, 28/6/2005 - 1/7/2005. May, E., Jones, M., Mitchell, J. (ed.) ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, pp. 293-299.

Packer, A., Kelly, P., Whitehead, K.A., Verran, J. (2007) 'Effects of Defined Linear Features on Surface Hygiene and Cleanability.'

Packer, A. (2007) 'Effects of Defined Linear Features on Surface Hygiene and Cleanability.' Manchester Metropolitan University,

Ethirajan, P., Slevin, M., Gaffney, J., Kumar, P., Verran, J. (2006) 'Study of changes in gene and protein expression involved during the development of atherosclerotic plaques.' In 14th Meeting of the International-Society-of-Atherosclerosis. 7. Rome, ITALY, 18/6/2006 - 22/6/2006. ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, pp. 246-246.

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,

Verran, J. (2005) 'Malodour in denture wearers: an ill-defined problem..' 11 Suppl 1. Denmark, pp. 24-28.

Bulad, K., Taylor, R., Verran, J., Mccord, J.F. (2003) 'Adhesion onto, and colonization of denture soft lining materials by candida albicans..' In 1st Annual Meeting of the International-Association-for-Dental-Research. 82. Cardiff, WALES, 18/9/2002 - INT AMER ASSOC DENTAL RESEARCHI A D R/A A D R, pp. 480-480.

Doran, A.L., Greenman, J., Verran, J. (2003) 'Inulin mouth rinse: effect on oral malodour and tongue flora..' In 1st Annual Meeting of the International-Association-for-Dental-Research. 82. Cardiff, WALES, 18/9/2002 - INT AMER ASSOC DENTAL RESEARCHI A D R/A A D R, pp. 509-509.

Verran, J., Hissett, T. (1999) 'The effect of substratum surface defects upon retention of, and biofilm formation by, microorganisms from potable water.' In International Conference on Biofilms in Aquatic Systems. UNIV WARWICK, COVENTRY, ENGLAND, 13/4/1997 - 16/4/1997. Keevil, C.W., Godfree, A., Holt, D., Dow, C. (ed.) ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, pp. 25-33.

Griffiths, D.A., Illingworth, S., Verran, J., Carpenter, A. (2017) 'Interdisciplinary learning through the teaching of science and art.' [Poster] In European Geosciences Union General Assembly. Date viewed 27/4/2017.