IBMS : Fellow

HEA : Fellow

Microbiological study of used cosmetic products: highlighting possible impact on consumer health

Does improved management of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women prevent Escherichia coli bloodstream infections?

Pet Food Factory Isolates of Salmonella Serotypes Do Not Demonstrate Enhanced Biofilm Formation Compared to Serotype-Matched Clinical and Veterinary Isolates

Are Academics Wrongly Assuming Bioscience Students Have the Transferable Skills and IT Competency They Need to Be Successful Beyond the Degree?

Fight antibiotic resistance - it's in your hands to improve antibiotic stewardship

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Dr Amreen Bashir's research interests include clinical microbiology and environmental microbiology. She teaches on a number of programmes within Biology/Biomedical science and Biochemistry from 1st year to final year including; Microbiology, Biomedical Key skills and Haematology and Blood Transfusion. Dr Bashir also undertakes the BMS and Biology Placements Tutor role, regularly liaising with key stakeholders including the NHS to facilitate the placement process.  In addition to this, Dr Bashir is a personal and academic tutor. 

Dr Bashir completed her PhD exploring the biological basis for Salmonella persistence in food manufacturing environments. She has focussed mainly on applied microbiology, with an emphasis on “real world” problems such as antimicrobial resistance and microbial contamination. her recent research has focused on microbial contamination of  used cosmetics and toothbrushes. 
Dr Bashir has led a number of applied Microbiology projects and has contributed to public engagement activities including those using educational theatre combined with an expert forum to engage the public in Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the Big Bang Fair and the Microbiology roadshow. She has published papers focused on appropriate antibiotic prescribing and educating the public of the dangers of AMR. Dr Bashir regularly engages with the press to comment on news stories and issues related to microbiology.

Clinical Microbiology

Antimicrobial Resistance

Bacteria Found in Food

Make Up Products

Food and Water Microbiology

Aston Research Explorer Profile

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ResearchGate Citations

The dangers of using make-up

Elsa McAlonan's Beauty Upgrades: How to achieve instant radiance

Superbugs may be breeding in makeup, accessories after use

Turns out your makeup bag is crawling with superbugs and bacteria

Superbugs live in 9 of 10 makeup bags, research finds

Are Dangerous Microbes Hiding In Your Makeup? New Study Says Yes.

Revealed: The deadly superbugs lurking in more than 9 in 10 make-up bags

Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences

https://scitechdaily.com/warning-deadly-superbugs-lurking-in-more-than-90-of-make-up-bags/

Dr. Amreen Bashir explains what she found in your make-up bags and gives her top tips for cleaning your make-up products.

Credit: Aston University

Deadly Superbugs Lurking in More Than Nine in Ten Make-Up Bags

How can the public fight the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The role of doctors in the fight  against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

The role of  nurses in the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR

“The Drugs Don’t Work- A Tale of Resistance” is a stage play aimed at children aged 10 and over that delves in to the issue of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

This short film goes behind the scenes of the play and explores why it was commissioned by Aston University. Funding for this AMR4AMR (Aston Multidisciplinary Research for Antimicrobial Resistance) research group event is via ‘Bridging the Gap’ funding (grant reference number EP/M02735X/1) from the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) and Biomaster. 

Find out more about the project: www.aston.ac.uk/amr4amr

The Drugs Don’t Work: About the play

“The Drugs Don’t Work- A Tale of Resistance” is a stage play aimed at children aged 10 and over that delves in to the issue of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

Recorded during a live performance earlier this year, this film allows you to watch the Hobgoblin Theatre Company perform the story of pop star Geneva. In between each act a panel of experts, led by Anthony Hilton, Professor of Microbiology and star of Grime Scene Investigators (BBC Three) discussed the issues surrounding what had happened. In addition, the experts answered many common misconceptions about antibiotics.

Funding for this AMR4AMR (Aston Multidisciplinary Research for Antimicrobial Resistance) research group event is via ‘Bridging the Gap’ funding (grant reference number EP/M02735X/1) from the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) and Biomaster. 

Find out more about the project: www.aston.ac.uk/amr4amr

The Drugs Don’t Work (full version)

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