Staff Lead researchers Professor Ronan McCarthy PhD, FHEA, FRSB Professor in Microbial Biofilms Connect with Ronan Email: Ronan.McCarthy@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