International educator and global microbiologist for 51 years in both dental and medical translational research . Director of hospital microbiology laboratories , followed by evolution into biofilm studies emphasizing endotrachs in mechanical vent
...MoreInternational educator and global microbiologist for 51 years in both dental and medical translational research . Director of hospital microbiology laboratories , followed by evolution into biofilm studies emphasizing endotrachs in mechanical ventilation and ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults, first, then NICU. Linked biofilm 3-D structure in oral health/endotrachs to chronic wounds and potential eco friendly management via probiotics , reestablishing restorative microbiology and protective biofilms . Unmasked dental/oral contribution to VAP using molecular methods well established at Cardiff University , on 6 moth sabbatical . Presently as Professor Emeritus , continuing research on chronic wounds and probiotics , integrating 3-D-bioprinting .
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