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Microbiology is the branch of biology that studies micro organisms (bacteria and viruses) and their effects on humans. In England, the identification of human diseases caused by micro organisms is mostly undertaken in hospital laboratories.
Biography of Professor Brian Duerden, Inspector of Microbiology and Infection Control, with information on his current role.
The role of Microbiology and Infection Control services in England.
The Chief Medical Officer’s strategy for combating infectious diseases, ‘Getting Ahead of the Curve’, led to the creation of the Health Protection Agency (HPA), but also identified that every NHS Microbiology laboratory had a public health role.
Our programme objectives are to significantly reduce MRSA bateraemias and other HCAIs, to improve cleanliness and to increase patient and public confidence in our health service.
The directory lists all NHS microbiology laboratories in England, based on region. Contact details of key individuals and non-NHS laboratories are also listed.