The Spectacular World of Microbial Imaging

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Last Updated: August 23, 2019

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Microbes are minuscule but powerful organisms. We rely on them to digest our food (and even grow food in the first place), however they are also responsible for some of the greatest decimations of human lives.

Imaging techniques provide an unprecedented snapshot of microbial cause and effect, enabling researchers to understand their properties so that they can prevent disease and improve treatments.

Download this flipbook to reveal the world beyond the naked eye.

Meet the Authors

Karen Steward, PhD

Senior Scientific Specialist

After completing an undergraduate degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge in 2006, Karen became a research scientist at the Animal Health Trust, UK. During her time there, she completed a PhD in molecular microbiology and evolutionary genetics in partnership with the University of Cambridge and went on to hold a post-doctoral position. Her research focused on the fundamental biology of infectious diseases, outbreak analysis and the development of vaccines and diagnostic assays. In 2017 she left the lab to pursue a career in science communication. As senior scientific specialist, Karen employs her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to coordinate and create a range of scientific content, tools and resources for the site and provide scientific support across the teams.

Tiffany Quinn

After obtaining a bachelor in neuroscience from the University of Leeds, Tiffany joined Technology Networks to pursue a career in science communication as a custom content producer and manager. She has helped grow the company’s custom content services through creating high-quality and engaging content for client’s target audiences. Tiffany left TN in 2023 to pursue other career goals.