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Congratulations to the Spring 2024 PhD Graduates from the School of Microbiology

The School of Microbiology is delighted to congratulate Joel Akinola PhD, Kevin Linehan PhD and Rebecca Dineen, who graduated today.
Thesis titles
Joel Akinola PhD
Development of synthetic biology tools for Kluyveromyces marxianus and their application to produce aromatic molecules in this yeast
Kevin Linehan PhD
Exploring early-life microbiome transfer and therapeutic applications in bovines and humans
Rebecca Dineen PhD confered in absentia
Molecular characterisation of a conjugative Bifidobacterium megaplasmid
We wish Joel, Kevin and Rebecca every success in their careers and look forward to seeing what they do next!