Seána Duggan
@seanaduggan.bsky.social
Researcher investigating #Candida and #Staphylococcus co-infections @mrccmm.bsky.social, Deputy Editor-in-Chief #AccessMicrobiology, Dr. rer. nat, 🇮🇪🇩🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧(she/her)
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Seána Duggan
@seanaduggan.bsky.social
· Nov 21
as 🦋 takes-off... I'm a scientist interested in #microbiology & human #infection. My research investigates interactions & #co-infections of #fungi & #bacteria using #Candida & #Staphylococcus as models
also interested in #biofilms, reducing barriers to publishing sound science & social justice.
also interested in #biofilms, reducing barriers to publishing sound science & social justice.
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We would like to take time this Publication Integrity Week, to thank our editors, reviewers, and staff for ensuring that we publish with integrity for our community. #PublicationIntegrityWeek 🤝🦠
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We would like to take time this Publication Integrity Week, to thank our editors, reviewers, and staff for ensuring that we publish with integrity for our community. #PublicationIntegrityWeek 🤝🦠
Finally made it to @microbiologysociety.org Annual Meeting in Ireland 🇮🇪 #MicrobioIrish25 for 2 days of brilliant research & community. Loved seeing the breadth of microbiology across health, agriculture & genomics, reconnecting with old colleagues, and soaking up the views over Hodson Bay.
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Finally made it to @microbiologysociety.org Annual Meeting in Ireland 🇮🇪 #MicrobioIrish25 for 2 days of brilliant research & community. Loved seeing the breadth of microbiology across health, agriculture & genomics, reconnecting with old colleagues, and soaking up the views over Hodson Bay.
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...and how Candida albicans’ cell wall shapes antifungal immunity. Plus: copper’s role in biofilms & the impact of antifungal drugs on resistance 🛡️
Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org for a great meeting. It's great to be part of a vibrant community pushing boundaries in medical mycology!
Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org for a great meeting. It's great to be part of a vibrant community pushing boundaries in medical mycology!
October 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
...and how Candida albicans’ cell wall shapes antifungal immunity. Plus: copper’s role in biofilms & the impact of antifungal drugs on resistance 🛡️
Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org for a great meeting. It's great to be part of a vibrant community pushing boundaries in medical mycology!
Thanks to @microbiologysociety.org for a great meeting. It's great to be part of a vibrant community pushing boundaries in medical mycology!
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🎧 Infektiopod #99: Candidiasis
Gemeinsam mit @rosannesprute.bsky.social spreche ich über die neue globale Leitlinie zur Diagnose und zum Management von Candidiasis – von der Entstehung der Guideline bis zu Diagnostik und Therapie.
Jetzt reinhören: infektiopod.de/infektiopod-99-candidiasis/
Gemeinsam mit @rosannesprute.bsky.social spreche ich über die neue globale Leitlinie zur Diagnose und zum Management von Candidiasis – von der Entstehung der Guideline bis zu Diagnostik und Therapie.
Jetzt reinhören: infektiopod.de/infektiopod-99-candidiasis/
Infektiopod #99: Candidiasis – Infektiopod
infektiopod.de
October 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🎧 Infektiopod #99: Candidiasis
Gemeinsam mit @rosannesprute.bsky.social spreche ich über die neue globale Leitlinie zur Diagnose und zum Management von Candidiasis – von der Entstehung der Guideline bis zu Diagnostik und Therapie.
Jetzt reinhören: infektiopod.de/infektiopod-99-candidiasis/
Gemeinsam mit @rosannesprute.bsky.social spreche ich über die neue globale Leitlinie zur Diagnose und zum Management von Candidiasis – von der Entstehung der Guideline bis zu Diagnostik und Therapie.
Jetzt reinhören: infektiopod.de/infektiopod-99-candidiasis/
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Fantastic start to day 2 with Arnab Pardhan discussing work from the group looking at niche-simulating media and the impact on PAMP exposure #Candida2025 @mrccmm.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Fantastic start to day 2 with Arnab Pardhan discussing work from the group looking at niche-simulating media and the impact on PAMP exposure #Candida2025 @mrccmm.bsky.social
Kicking us off at #Candida2025 plenary session is the superstar Cat Williams from @jusher.bsky.social lab with her C.glabrata synthetic gene array data @mrccmm.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Kicking us off at #Candida2025 plenary session is the superstar Cat Williams from @jusher.bsky.social lab with her C.glabrata synthetic gene array data @mrccmm.bsky.social
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The #Candida2025 meeting has started! And what a great kick-off with these two keynote speakers: @slg1717.bsky.social introduced her group's work around IL-17 and our boss Bernie presented a great overview about our group's candidalysin research. 🍄🧬🔬
@leibniz-hki.de
@microbiologysociety.org
@leibniz-hki.de
@microbiologysociety.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The #Candida2025 meeting has started! And what a great kick-off with these two keynote speakers: @slg1717.bsky.social introduced her group's work around IL-17 and our boss Bernie presented a great overview about our group's candidalysin research. 🍄🧬🔬
@leibniz-hki.de
@microbiologysociety.org
@leibniz-hki.de
@microbiologysociety.org
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On our way to the #Candida2025 hosted by the @microbiologysociety.org. Looking forward to see you there! 😊🍄
October 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
On our way to the #Candida2025 hosted by the @microbiologysociety.org. Looking forward to see you there! 😊🍄
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I'll be at #Candida2025 next week.
I know the YMAP server has been having some difficulties lately. I expect it will be back in play before the conference.
In addition to the work I'll be presenting on a poster, I'll welcome conversations about YMAP!
I know the YMAP server has been having some difficulties lately. I expect it will be back in play before the conference.
In addition to the work I'll be presenting on a poster, I'll welcome conversations about YMAP!
September 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I'll be at #Candida2025 next week.
I know the YMAP server has been having some difficulties lately. I expect it will be back in play before the conference.
In addition to the work I'll be presenting on a poster, I'll welcome conversations about YMAP!
I know the YMAP server has been having some difficulties lately. I expect it will be back in play before the conference.
In addition to the work I'll be presenting on a poster, I'll welcome conversations about YMAP!
Even the breadsticks on the salads at Candida and Candidiasis #Candida2025 are on brand as C. albicans hyphae @microbiologysociety.org @mrccmm.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Even the breadsticks on the salads at Candida and Candidiasis #Candida2025 are on brand as C. albicans hyphae @microbiologysociety.org @mrccmm.bsky.social
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🍄 ⭐It's #UKFungusDay !⭐ 🍄 If you've taken some great fungus photos, why not submit your favourite to the Photography Competition. Free entry for all ages, amateur & professional categories. Deadline: 13th October. www.ukfungusday.co.uk/photography
Thanks to competition sponsors: Caley Brothers !
Thanks to competition sponsors: Caley Brothers !
October 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🍄 ⭐It's #UKFungusDay !⭐ 🍄 If you've taken some great fungus photos, why not submit your favourite to the Photography Competition. Free entry for all ages, amateur & professional categories. Deadline: 13th October. www.ukfungusday.co.uk/photography
Thanks to competition sponsors: Caley Brothers !
Thanks to competition sponsors: Caley Brothers !
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Our study in #AccessMicrobiology reports the first Irish surveillance of #Cefiderocol vs P. aeruginosa in #CysticFibrosis 💊⚔️🦠 85% of isolates were susceptible, including MDR, XDR, PDR & mucoid phenotypes - highlighting its potential as a salvage option 🛡️🌍 #MicroSky #IDSky
🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...
🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...
September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our study in #AccessMicrobiology reports the first Irish surveillance of #Cefiderocol vs P. aeruginosa in #CysticFibrosis 💊⚔️🦠 85% of isolates were susceptible, including MDR, XDR, PDR & mucoid phenotypes - highlighting its potential as a salvage option 🛡️🌍 #MicroSky #IDSky
🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...
🔗 doi.org/10.1099/acmi...
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New in JB: S. aureus is known to incorporate exogenous fatty acids (FA) into its membrane. Menjivar, Bose et al. show that S. aureus has a FA degradation system expressed under catabolite control.
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
September 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New in JB: S. aureus is known to incorporate exogenous fatty acids (FA) into its membrane. Menjivar, Bose et al. show that S. aureus has a FA degradation system expressed under catabolite control.
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
@asm.org #JBacteriology
Post docs make research possible! #NPAW @mrccmm.bsky.social
It's National Postdoc Appreciate Week, and we wanted to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our amazing postdocs at the Centre! 👏
#NPAW #PostdocAppreciationWeek #STEM #STEMcareers
#NPAW #PostdocAppreciationWeek #STEM #STEMcareers
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Post docs make research possible! #NPAW @mrccmm.bsky.social
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What are you doing next April?
Do you fancy joining us in Belfast to discuss microbes (ok, #AMR) - we have two half day sessions under the Knocking Out AMR banner. Do send your abstracts, the closing date for submission is the 11th of November and join us for some fun filled discussions #Microbio26
Do you fancy joining us in Belfast to discuss microbes (ok, #AMR) - we have two half day sessions under the Knocking Out AMR banner. Do send your abstracts, the closing date for submission is the 11th of November and join us for some fun filled discussions #Microbio26
Join us for Annual Conference 2026!
Abstract submission and registration are open for the UK’s largest annual gathering of microbiologists.
Held in Belfast, UK, this year’s Conference also features two-day attendance tickets.
Abstract submission and registration are open for the UK’s largest annual gathering of microbiologists.
Held in Belfast, UK, this year’s Conference also features two-day attendance tickets.
September 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What are you doing next April?
Do you fancy joining us in Belfast to discuss microbes (ok, #AMR) - we have two half day sessions under the Knocking Out AMR banner. Do send your abstracts, the closing date for submission is the 11th of November and join us for some fun filled discussions #Microbio26
Do you fancy joining us in Belfast to discuss microbes (ok, #AMR) - we have two half day sessions under the Knocking Out AMR banner. Do send your abstracts, the closing date for submission is the 11th of November and join us for some fun filled discussions #Microbio26
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Our study on a mycovirus that boosts fungal virulence is now out — and beautifully covered in this Behind the Paper piece by Amariliz Rivera
Huge thanks for capturing the heart of the story so thoughtfully. @natmicrobiol.nature.com rdcu.be/eB9yg
Huge thanks for capturing the heart of the story so thoughtfully. @natmicrobiol.nature.com rdcu.be/eB9yg
Mycoviruses steer fungal fitness
Nature Microbiology - A mycovirus drives the fitness of the lung-infecting fungus Aspergillus fumigatus under stress, helping it to survive within immune cells, and thus shaping its pathogenesis.
rdcu.be
August 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our study on a mycovirus that boosts fungal virulence is now out — and beautifully covered in this Behind the Paper piece by Amariliz Rivera
Huge thanks for capturing the heart of the story so thoughtfully. @natmicrobiol.nature.com rdcu.be/eB9yg
Huge thanks for capturing the heart of the story so thoughtfully. @natmicrobiol.nature.com rdcu.be/eB9yg
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Being an #AccessMicrobiology Editor has been a rewarding experience! From working with wonderful colleagues to engaging with a vibrant world of research and publishing, if you’re passionate about microbiology and want to contribute to the community, this is a fantastic opportunity! 🌍🔬 #MicroSky
We are recruiting Editors to join Access Microbiology! We are looking to appoint Editors to play a vital role, ensuring the publication of high-quality research and fostering engagement within the Microbiology community.
Find out more and apply here: microb.io/45JoSnP
Find out more and apply here: microb.io/45JoSnP
Access Microbiology Editor: Call for expressions of interest
02 September 2025
microb.io
September 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Being an #AccessMicrobiology Editor has been a rewarding experience! From working with wonderful colleagues to engaging with a vibrant world of research and publishing, if you’re passionate about microbiology and want to contribute to the community, this is a fantastic opportunity! 🌍🔬 #MicroSky
🧬Aspiring Editors🧬
Access Microbiology is recruiting Editors to join our board! We welcome expertise across all areas of microbiology, and are especially keen to hear from microbiologists working in clinical microbiology or genomics. Feel free to DM with any questions.
Access Microbiology is recruiting Editors to join our board! We welcome expertise across all areas of microbiology, and are especially keen to hear from microbiologists working in clinical microbiology or genomics. Feel free to DM with any questions.
We are recruiting Editors to join Access Microbiology! We are looking to appoint Editors to play a vital role, ensuring the publication of high-quality research and fostering engagement within the Microbiology community.
Find out more and apply here: microb.io/45JoSnP
Find out more and apply here: microb.io/45JoSnP
Access Microbiology Editor: Call for expressions of interest
02 September 2025
microb.io
September 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🧬Aspiring Editors🧬
Access Microbiology is recruiting Editors to join our board! We welcome expertise across all areas of microbiology, and are especially keen to hear from microbiologists working in clinical microbiology or genomics. Feel free to DM with any questions.
Access Microbiology is recruiting Editors to join our board! We welcome expertise across all areas of microbiology, and are especially keen to hear from microbiologists working in clinical microbiology or genomics. Feel free to DM with any questions.
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📣 Call for papers! Special issue of #FungalEcology on “Fungal conservation: from knowledge to actions” co-edited by Susana C. Gonçalves @cfemycolab.bsky.social & Jonathan Cazabonne @jonathancazabonne.bsky.social. Deadline for manuscripts: 31 Jan 2026. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/company/brit...
August 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
📣 Call for papers! Special issue of #FungalEcology on “Fungal conservation: from knowledge to actions” co-edited by Susana C. Gonçalves @cfemycolab.bsky.social & Jonathan Cazabonne @jonathancazabonne.bsky.social. Deadline for manuscripts: 31 Jan 2026. Find out more: www.linkedin.com/company/brit...
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🧫 Today's #ImageOfTheWeek is a dual species biofilm featuring Candida glabrata (pink) & Staphylococcus aureus (gold). These dense biofilms are resistant to antifungal drugs, making treatment extremely challenging.
📸 @orlandorosss.bsky.social & @seanaduggan.bsky.social
#AMR #fungi #research
📸 @orlandorosss.bsky.social & @seanaduggan.bsky.social
#AMR #fungi #research
August 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🧫 Today's #ImageOfTheWeek is a dual species biofilm featuring Candida glabrata (pink) & Staphylococcus aureus (gold). These dense biofilms are resistant to antifungal drugs, making treatment extremely challenging.
📸 @orlandorosss.bsky.social & @seanaduggan.bsky.social
#AMR #fungi #research
📸 @orlandorosss.bsky.social & @seanaduggan.bsky.social
#AMR #fungi #research
Reposted by Seána Duggan
Evolution of antifungal resistance in the environment
New Review Article by @normanvanrhijn.bsky.social and @drjorhodes.com
Read it here: rdcu.be/eyobz
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New Review Article by @normanvanrhijn.bsky.social and @drjorhodes.com
Read it here: rdcu.be/eyobz
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Evolution of antifungal resistance in the environment
Nature Microbiology - This Review discusses the evolution, emergence and expansion of environmental fungicide and antifungal drug resistance.
rdcu.be
July 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Evolution of antifungal resistance in the environment
New Review Article by @normanvanrhijn.bsky.social and @drjorhodes.com
Read it here: rdcu.be/eyobz
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
New Review Article by @normanvanrhijn.bsky.social and @drjorhodes.com
Read it here: rdcu.be/eyobz
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Seána Duggan
My group at is hiring a PhD student to explore how fungal pathogens that live in the environment will adapt their genomes, acquire new phenotypes, and perhaps even increased infectivity as a result of climate change. Please share!
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My group at is hiring a PhD student to explore how fungal pathogens that live in the environment will adapt their genomes, acquire new phenotypes, and perhaps even increased infectivity as a result of climate change. Please share!
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
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🚨📆⏰ LAST DAY FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 🧬🦠🧫
Got that last bit of data wrapped up & approved by your supervisor? Why not submit an abstract for the ECR Symposium TODAY!
Submit at tinyurl.com/BIM-abst... by tonight at 11.59 PM EST (4.59 AM BST)
#BiM2025 #BlackInMicrobiology #EarlyCareerResearch
Got that last bit of data wrapped up & approved by your supervisor? Why not submit an abstract for the ECR Symposium TODAY!
Submit at tinyurl.com/BIM-abst... by tonight at 11.59 PM EST (4.59 AM BST)
#BiM2025 #BlackInMicrobiology #EarlyCareerResearch
July 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🚨📆⏰ LAST DAY FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 🧬🦠🧫
Got that last bit of data wrapped up & approved by your supervisor? Why not submit an abstract for the ECR Symposium TODAY!
Submit at tinyurl.com/BIM-abst... by tonight at 11.59 PM EST (4.59 AM BST)
#BiM2025 #BlackInMicrobiology #EarlyCareerResearch
Got that last bit of data wrapped up & approved by your supervisor? Why not submit an abstract for the ECR Symposium TODAY!
Submit at tinyurl.com/BIM-abst... by tonight at 11.59 PM EST (4.59 AM BST)
#BiM2025 #BlackInMicrobiology #EarlyCareerResearch
New in #AccessMicro a scoping review on use of Oxford Nanopore’s portable sequencing in infectious disease detection & surveillance across Africa, highlighting applications, costs & challenges. www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour... #Genomics #GlobalHealth #Nanopore @microbiologysociety.org
Utilization of Oxford Nanopore Technology for human infectious disease detection and surveillance in Africa: a scoping review
Background. Nanopore‐based sequencing by Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) offers rapid, cost‐effective and portable sequencing. As an emerging technology, ONT must be evaluated for efficacy and prac...
www.microbiologyresearch.org
July 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New in #AccessMicro a scoping review on use of Oxford Nanopore’s portable sequencing in infectious disease detection & surveillance across Africa, highlighting applications, costs & challenges. www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour... #Genomics #GlobalHealth #Nanopore @microbiologysociety.org
📝Call for papers📝
I'm co-editing a @microbiologysociety.org #JMedMicro collection on Fungal Pathogenesis.
Contribute a review, research or short communication article by Nov 2025 (flexible)
If interested, get in touch!
#FungalPathogens #MedicalMycology #InfectiousDiseases
I'm co-editing a @microbiologysociety.org #JMedMicro collection on Fungal Pathogenesis.
Contribute a review, research or short communication article by Nov 2025 (flexible)
If interested, get in touch!
#FungalPathogens #MedicalMycology #InfectiousDiseases
Fungal Pathogenesis: Mechanisms, Resistance, and Threats | Microbiology Society
Fungi are a major global health concern, responsible for over a billion infections annually and an estimated 1.5 million deaths each year. Despite their substantial impact on human health and healthca...
www.microbiologyresearch.org
July 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
📝Call for papers📝
I'm co-editing a @microbiologysociety.org #JMedMicro collection on Fungal Pathogenesis.
Contribute a review, research or short communication article by Nov 2025 (flexible)
If interested, get in touch!
#FungalPathogens #MedicalMycology #InfectiousDiseases
I'm co-editing a @microbiologysociety.org #JMedMicro collection on Fungal Pathogenesis.
Contribute a review, research or short communication article by Nov 2025 (flexible)
If interested, get in touch!
#FungalPathogens #MedicalMycology #InfectiousDiseases