Staff Lead researchers Professor Vladimir Jiranek Professor Research interests Microbiology of beverage fermentations Cell-cell interations and filamentous/invasive growth in yeast How has yeast evolved to survive in nature and interact with insects Connect with Vladimir Email: V.Jiranek@soton.ac.uk Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups Microbiology We bring together cross‑disciplinary expertise to uncover microbial mechanisms, innovate new interventions, and translate fundamental discoveries into impactful applications across health, agriculture, and the environment. Research outputs