[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Hammond Menu” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0071b3″ min_height=”38px” max_height=”150px” custom_margin=”||-20px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||0px||false|false” global_module=”180″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”81px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_menu menu_id=”14″ active_link_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” menu_text_color=”#FFFFFF” menu_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#0071b3″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_menu][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Hammond Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-50px|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Research Breadcrumbs” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n
Research Groups<\/a> > Hammond<\/a> > In the news<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-110px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Txt – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-110px||||false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Young engineer – 12 July 2022″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”St A News” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22Dr Robert Hammond, Lecturer in Infection and Global Health at the School of Medicine will be named as one of the Royal Academy of Engineering\u2019s five Young Engineers of the Year next week. He will receive the award at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 12 July 2022.%22″]<\/p>\n “Five young engineers who have been outstandingly successful in their respective fields at an early stage of their careers have each won a prestigious award and a \u00a33,000 prize from the Royal Academy of Engineering.\u202fAll five are winners of the\u202fRAEng Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year<\/span><\/a>\u202fcompetition, awarded by the Academy with support from the Worshipful Company of Engineers, and will receive the awards at the\u00a0Academy Awards Dinner<\/span><\/a> in London on Tuesday 12 July 2022.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”off|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 7th July 2022 | University of St Andrews, School of Medicine<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n ” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n 12th July 2022 | Royal Acedemy of Engineering<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”65px” custom_margin=”|auto|-63px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||7px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Young engineer – 7 July 2022″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”St A News” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22Dr Robert Hammond, Lecturer in Infection and Global Health at the School of Medicine will be named as one of the Royal Academy of Engineering\u2019s five Young Engineers of the Year next week. He will receive the award at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 12 July 2022.%22″]<\/p>\n “Dr Robert Hammond, Lecturer in Infection and Global Health at the School of Medicine will be named as one of the Royal Academy of Engineering\u2019s five Young Engineers of the Year next week. He will receive the award at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 12 July 2022.”[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 7th July 2022 | University of St Andrews, School of Medicine<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n 7th July 2022 | University of St Andrews, School of Medicine<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”65px” custom_margin=”|auto|-63px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||7px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Microbiology Journal – 13 July 2020″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”St A News” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22New research is analysing the use of UVC light to see if it can prevent the transmission of airborne viruses. The project was awarded an Innovate UK Grant of \u00a3296,000 to investigate the safety and efficacy of UVC light.%22″]<\/p>\n “New research is analysing the use of UVC light to see if it can prevent the transmission of airborne viruses. The project was awarded an Innovate UK Grant of \u00a3296,000 to investigate the safety and efficacy of UVC light.”[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 9th June 2021 | University of St Andrews, School of Medicine<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n 9th June 2021 | University of St Andrews, School of Medicine<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/research-groups\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2021\/09\/20210907-CovidNavImg.jpg” title_text=”20210907-CovidNavImg” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”65px” custom_margin=”|auto|-63px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||7px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Microbiology Journal – 13 July 2020″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”MJ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22The Microbiology Society is undertaking a project entitled A Sustainable Future as part of our 75th Anniversary, which aims to highlight the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to our members and empower them to use their research to evidence and impact the goals. Earlier this year, we put a call out to our members to submit case studies in the following three areas: antimicrobial resistance, soil health and the circular economy.%22<\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n “The Microbiology Society is undertaking a project entitled A Sustainable Future as part of our 75th Anniversary, which aims to highlight the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to our members and empower them to use their research to evidence and impact the goals. Earlier this year, we put a call out to our members to submit case studies in the following three areas: antimicrobial resistance, soil health and the circular economy.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”13 July 2020 | microbiologysociety.org<\/b><\/span><\/a>“]13 July 2020 | microbiologysociety.org<\/b><\/span><\/a>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/research-groups\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2021\/09\/20210910-Courier.jpg” title_text=”20210910-Courier” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”65px” custom_margin=”|auto|-63px|auto||” custom_padding=”0px||7px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Microbiology Journal – 08 April 2019″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”20px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Microbiology Journal” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22The burden of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) is a growing problem globally. Here we present a device that determines susceptibility rapidly from primary human or animal samples and could turn the tide of AMR. SLIC (Scattered Light Integrating Collector) is a sensitive device for the detection of microbes based on the scattering of laser light.%22<\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n “The burden of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) is a growing problem globally. Here we present a device that determines susceptibility rapidly from primary human or animal samples and could turn the tide of AMR. SLIC (Scattered Light Integrating Collector) is a sensitive device for the detection of microbes based on the scattering of laser light.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 8 April 2019 | microbiologyresearch.org\/<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n 8 April 2019 | microbiologyresearch.org\/<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Digital Health- 21 May 2018″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Microbiology Journal” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22The Orbital Diagnostics team at St Andrews won the Innovation Award at Scotland\u2019s Life Sciences Awards for the development of a device \u2013 the Scattered Light Integrated Collector (SLIC) \u2013 which reduces the time taken to test bacteria for resistance.%22<\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n “The Orbital Diagnostics team at St Andrews won the Innovation Award at Scotland\u2019s Life Sciences Awards for the development of a device \u2013 the Scattered Light Integrated Collector (SLIC) \u2013 which reduces the time taken to test bacteria for resistance.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 21 May 2018 | www.digitalhealth.net\/<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n 21 May 2018 | www.digitalhealth.net\/<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/research-groups\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2021\/09\/20210913-DigitialHealth.jpg” title_text=”20210913-DigitialHealth” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”YouTube – 2 Dec 2016″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ibL19XAwe9w” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]2nd December 2016 | Longitude Prize Discovery Awards ceremony[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Courier – 25 Nov 2016 ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Courier” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22Growing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics is one of the biggest public health threats of modern times with the potential to cause 80,000 deaths in the UK over the next 20 years. But a team of scientists at St Andrews University \u2013 awarded a prestigious prize in London this week \u2013 is fighting back. Michael Alexander<\/strong> reports.%22<\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n “Growing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics is one of the biggest public health threats of modern times with the potential to cause 80,000 deaths in the UK over the next 20 years. But a team of scientists at St Andrews University \u2013 \u00a0awarded a prestigious prize in London this week \u2013 is fighting back.\u00a0Michael Alexander<\/strong>\u00a0reports.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 25th November 2016 | thecourier.co.uk<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\n 25th November 2016 | thecourier.co.uk<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/medicine.st-andrews.ac.uk\/research-groups\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2021\/09\/20210910-Courier.jpg” title_text=”20210910-Courier” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Divider” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#dddddd” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”BBC – 21 Nov 2016″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”BBC” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n %22The United Nations has warned that the increase in drug resistant disease could cost millions of lives in the next few decades. Researchers at St Andrews University have created a laser that can identify the bacteria present in an infection, in minutes instead of hours. The team hope that faster diagnosis will mean more targeted use of prescription drugs and a reduction in antibiotic resistance. <\/p>\n BBC Scotland’s science correspondent Kenneth Macdonald<\/b> has been to take a closer look.%22″]<\/p>\n “The United Nations has warned that the increase in drug resistant disease could cost millions of lives in the next few decades. Researchers at St Andrews University have created a laser that can identify the bacteria present in an infection, in minutes instead of hours. The team hope that faster diagnosis will mean more targeted use of prescription drugs and a reduction in antibiotic resistance. <\/p>\n BBC Scotland’s science correspondent Kenneth Macdonald<\/b> has been to take a closer look.”[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Date” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” content__hover_enabled=”on|hover” content__hover=”<\/p>\n 21 November 2016 | bbc.co.uk<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n “]<\/p>\nIn the News<\/b><\/h1>\n
Academy celebrates outstanding young engineers of the year<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Academy celebrates outstanding young engineers of the year<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Dr Robert Hammond named one of five Young Engineers of the Year<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Dr Robert Hammond named one of five Young Engineers of the Year<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Research team looking at the use of UVC light to kill viruses<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Research team looking at the use of UVC light to kill viruses<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
SLIC: a novel technology to rapidly detect bacteria<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
SLIC: a novel technology to rapidly detect bacteria<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
A SLIC answer to a continuing problem<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
A SLIC answer to a continuing problem<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
St Andrews team scoops Life Sciences Award for work in antibiotic resistance<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
St Andrews team scoops Life Sciences Award for work in antibiotic resistance<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Breakthrough by St Andrews scientists in fight against \u2018antibiotics apocalypse\u2019<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Breakthrough by St Andrews scientists in fight against \u2018antibiotics apocalypse\u2019<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Laser diagnoses bacterial infection in record time<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Laser diagnoses bacterial infection in record time<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n