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The Food\"\"BioSyste<\/span>ms DTP 2020 cohort of researchers worked on 26 projects that span the food system from farm to fork. Read more about the projects and the doctoral researchers in the table below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Project Title<\/strong><\/td>\nLead Supervisor <\/strong><\/td>\nCo-Supervisor<\/strong><\/td>\nDoctoral Researcher<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nAberystwyth University <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A receptor-ligand module that triggers cell death in plants: a killer in disguise<\/a><\/td>\nMaurice Bosch<\/td>\nLiam McGuffin
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Felix Townsend<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deep learning-based phenotyping of crop seed banks and herbaria<\/a><\/td>\nJohn Doonan<\/td>\nLilian Tang
\nUniversity of Surrey<\/td>\n		Kieran Atkins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100 years of plant breeding \u2013 what have we done to the seed microbiome?<\/a><\/td>\nKerrie Farrar<\/td>\nRichard Ellis
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Jack Davies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Repositioning histone modifying enzyme (HME) inhibitors as next-generation flukicides<\/a><\/td>\nKarl Hoffmann<\/td>\nAaron Maule
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Sarah Davey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Identifying beneficial plant-microbial interactions using multi-omic approaches<\/a><\/td>\nMartin Swain<\/td>\nSimon Cameron
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Harry Pollitt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCranfield University <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reducing seed loss and waste in umbelliferous crops<\/a><\/td>\nSofia Kourmpetli<\/td>\nLuke Bell
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Heather Wickson<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Development of a novel and effective post-harvest decision support system for stored cereals to minimise mould spoilage and mycotoxins in food\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\nAngel Medina-Vaya<\/td>\nRudolf Krska
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Abimbola Oluwakayode<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluating transcriptomic and metabolic adaptations to climate change in Brasicca napus<\/em> (oilseed rape)<\/a><\/td>\nFady Mohareb<\/td>\nJohn Hammond
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Mariam Kourani<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Using organic fertilisers to manipulate soil microbiology for improved nutrient bioavailability<\/a><\/td>\nMark Pawlett<\/td>\nTom Sizmur
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Christina Van Midden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biostimulants improve soil and plant conditions to enhance the health-related properties of fresh produce<\/a><\/td>\nJane Rickson<\/td>\nDavid Rose
\nCranfield University<\/td>\n		Dannielle Roche<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genetics of root vigour in tomato<\/a><\/td>\nAndrew Thompson<\/td>\nJohn Doonan
\nAberystwyth University<\/td>\n		Jamie Newbold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can many biomarkers make light work of liver fluke parasite diagnostics?<\/a><\/td>\nPaul McVeigh<\/td>\nRuss Morphew – Aberystwyth University<\/td>\nChristy Wray<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Willow (Salix spp): The potential of a tannin-rich tree fodder to reduce ammonia emissions and improve productivity of dairy cattle<\/a><\/td>\nKaterina Theodoridou<\/td>\nSokratis Stergiadis – University of Reading<\/td>\nJosh Thompson<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nUniversity of Reading <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A novel approach to reducing multiple-drug resistance in foodborne bacteria: application of CRISPR technology<\/a><\/td>\nSimon Andrews<\/td>\nRoberto M. La Ragione
\nUniversity of Surrey<\/td>\n		Joss Lazenby<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Development of integrated sustainable processes for food waste valorisation<\/a><\/td>\nAfroditi Chatzifragkou<\/td>\nValentina Stojceska
\nBrunel University London<\/td>\n		Aikaterini Papadopoulou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tackling antimicrobial resistance in dairy production: smartphone microfluidics for parallel resistance gene detection alongside functional antibiotic susceptibility testing<\/a><\/td>\nSarah Needs<\/td>\nRoberto M. La Ragione
\nUniversity of Surrey<\/td>\n		Matt Long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enhancing the sustainability and improving quality of apple production through ecosystem service management<\/a><\/td>\nMichael Garratt<\/td>\nPaul Burgess
\nCranfield University<\/td>\n		Charlotte Howard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The impact of food transmitted endocrine disruptors on animal and human health<\/a><\/td>\nEva Kevei<\/td>\nLisa Connolly
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Ely Jewett<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diet and Chronic Disease: mechanistic studies on the impact of dietary protein on gut barrier function and the microbiota<\/a><\/td>\nMarie Lewis<\/td>\nUniversity of Surrey<\/td>\nDan James<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optimising the sensorial and nutritional value of plant-based milk alternatives<\/a><\/td>\nStella Lignou<\/td>\nRuan Elliott
\nUniversity of Surrey<\/td>\n		Roisin McCarron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Investigation into sustainability labelling of food and implications for the consumer and the food industry<\/a><\/td>\nAlice Mauchline<\/td>\nMoira Dean
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Vicky Gerrard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Improving nutrition efficiency and milk quality in dairy production<\/a><\/td>\nSokratis Stergiadis<\/td>\nKaterina Theodoridou
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Sabrina Ormston<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nUniversity of Surrey<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Removing unwanted macro, micro and nanoplastics from fresh produce production<\/a><\/td>\nRichard Murphy<\/td>\nCarol Wagstaff
\nUniversity of Reading<\/td>\n		Hannah Case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exploring the impact of plant-based diets on iodine intake in the UK population<\/a><\/td>\nSarah Bath<\/td>\nJayne Woodside
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Katie Nicol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assessing food-borne risks of Toxocara infection in support of public health and food quality assurance<\/a><\/td>\nMartha Betson<\/td>\nEric Morgan
\nQueen’s University Belfast<\/td>\n		Sara Healy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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