Dr Tina Joshi
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Dr Tina Joshi

Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology

Peninsula Dental School (Faculty of Health)

Dr Tina Joshi can be contacted through arrangement with our Press Office, to speak to the media on these areas of expertise.
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious disease
  • Molecular biology
  • Disinfection
  • Antibiotic resistance
  • Pathogens
  • Diagnostics
  • Experimental methods
  • Laboratory methods
Biography

Biography


I am an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology in Peninsula Dental School. I teach and research in the field of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. My Clinical Microbiology teaching has been recognised through national shortlisting as Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2020 and winning several SSTAR Teaching Awards at the University of Plymouth. My interdisciplinary research is focused on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and development of sustainable Molecular Diagnostics (using novel technologies) to help tackle the Global Healthcare Challenge of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). My research group is based within the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research.

I am an internationally recognised expert in Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and my knowledge exchange and policy activities contribute to help policy makers, governments, NGOs and the wider public enhance their understanding of AMR. I am passionate about public engagement and I regularly provide expert commentary in the areas of Infectious Diseases, microbial transmission and AMR in local, national and international media. I sit on the Microbiology Society Council and Co-Chair the Impact & Influence Committee. Here I am able to support microbiologists across the globe and influence policy at national and international levels; I am Co-Chair of the Knocking Out AMR project (and key contributor to its inception & design) for the Microbiology Society. I am Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Microbiology and I also sit the Science Committee Board of Antibiotic Research UK where I act as an expert AMR scientific adviser. I also act as a grant reviewer for UKRI and other international bodies.
Dr Joshi's professional YouTube Channel.

Key publications

Watanabe K, Wu H-Y, Xavier J, Joshi LT & Vollmer F (2022) 'Single virus detection on silicon photonic crystal random cavities' Small , DOI Open access
Jones IA & Joshi LT (2021) 'Biocide Use in the Antimicrobial Era: A Review' Molecules 26, (8) 2276-2276 , DOI Open access
Joshi LT (2023) 'Candida auris: another frontier in the battle against antimicrobial resistance' British Medical Journal , DOI Open access
Grey B, Upton M & Joshi LT (2023) 'Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape' Journal of Medical Microbiology 72, (11) , DOI Open access
Ahmed H & Joshi LT (2023) 'Clostridioides difficile spores tolerate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite disinfectant and remain viable within surgical scrubs and gown fabrics' Microbiology 169, (11) , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Mansfield C, Ting IJ & Hubbard K (2024) 'Why we need to decolonize the biosciences curriculum' The Biochemist 1-8 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
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Teaching

Teaching

Teaching interests

I teach in the field of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology; with specific expertise in molecular diagnosis of microbial infections, infection control and bacterial genomics. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have a Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice with Distinction (PGCD). I encourage an open and relaxed learning environment where students feel able and comfortable to ask questions and enjoy learning.
I am the Programme Lead for Dental Foundation BDS & DTH Year 0. 
Module Lead BDT003 Learning Skills for Dentistry
Research

Research

Research interests

Research degrees awarded to supervised students

Tina has successfully and independently supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Applications for PhD research in Tina's areas of expertise are welcomed. Please email: tina.joshi@plymouth.ac.uk
Publications

Publications

Key publications

Watanabe K, Wu H-Y, Xavier J, Joshi LT & Vollmer F (2022) 'Single virus detection on silicon photonic crystal random cavities' Small , DOI Open access
Jones IA & Joshi LT (2021) 'Biocide Use in the Antimicrobial Era: A Review' Molecules 26, (8) 2276-2276 , DOI Open access
Joshi LT (2023) 'Candida auris: another frontier in the battle against antimicrobial resistance' British Medical Journal , DOI Open access
Grey B, Upton M & Joshi LT (2023) 'Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape' Journal of Medical Microbiology 72, (11) , DOI Open access
Ahmed H & Joshi LT (2023) 'Clostridioides difficile spores tolerate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite disinfectant and remain viable within surgical scrubs and gown fabrics' Microbiology 169, (11) , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Mansfield C, Ting IJ & Hubbard K (2024) 'Why we need to decolonize the biosciences curriculum' The Biochemist 1-8 Publisher Site , DOI Open access

Key publications are highlighted

Journals
Articles
Mansfield C, Joshi LT, Ting IJ & Hubbard K (2024) 'Decolonizing and diversifying the biosciences curriculum – a practical guide to getting started' The Biochemist 1-7 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Mansfield C, Ting IJ & Hubbard K (2024) 'Why we need to decolonize the biosciences curriculum' The Biochemist 1-8 Publisher Site , DOI Open access
Ahmed H & Joshi LT (2023) 'Clostridioides difficile spores tolerate disinfection with sodium hypochlorite disinfectant and remain viable within surgical scrubs and gown fabrics' Microbiology 169, (11) , DOI Open access
Grey B, Upton M & Joshi LT (2023) 'Urinary tract infections: a review of the current diagnostics landscape' Journal of Medical Microbiology 72, (11) , DOI Open access
Batool A, Yakoob A, Anwar Z, Joshi LT, Lone D, Zikriya M, Ahmed Q & Qamar MU (2023) 'Outbreak investigation of NDM-producing Burkholderia cepacia causing neonatal sepsis in Pakistan' Future Microbiology , DOI Open access
Bristow IR & Joshi LT (2023) 'Dermatophyte resistance – on the rise' Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 16, (1) , DOI Open access
Joshi LT (2023) 'Candida auris: another frontier in the battle against antimicrobial resistance' British Medical Journal , DOI Open access
Malyshev D, Jones IA, McKracken M, Öberg R, Harper G, Joshi LT & Andersson M (2023) 'Hypervirulent R20291 Clostridioides difficile spores show disinfection resilience to sodium hypochlorite despite structural changes' BMC Microbiology 23, , DOI Open access
Gupta AK, Venkataraman M, Joshi LT & Cooper EA (2022) 'Potential use of Microwave Technology in Dermatology' Journal of Dermatological Treatment 1-26 , DOI Open access
Waterfield S, Ahmed H, Jones IA, Burky R & Joshi LT (2022) 'Isolation of Clostridioides difficile PCR Ribotype 027 from single-use hospital gown ties' Journal of Medical Microbiology 71, (6) , DOI Open access
Scott R, Joshi LT & McGinn C (2022) 'Hospital surface disinfection using ultraviolet germicidal irradiation technology: A review' Healthcare Technology Letters , DOI Open access
Watanabe K, Wu H-Y, Xavier J, Joshi LT & Vollmer F (2022) 'Single virus detection on silicon photonic crystal random cavities' Small , DOI Open access
Joshi LT (2021) 'The G7 Summit 2021: Time for our world leaders to step up to the challenge of Anti-Microbial Resistance' Access Microbiology 3, (12) , DOI Open access
Jones IA, Silver K & Joshi LT (2021) 'Letter to the Editor' American Journal of Infection Control , DOI Open access
Joshi LT (2021) 'Using alternative teaching and learning approaches to deliver clinical microbiology during the COVID19 pandemic' FEMS Microbiology Letters , DOI Open access
Toropov N, Osborne E, Joshi LT, Davidson J, Morgan C, Page J, Pepperell J & Vollmer F (2021) 'SARS-CoV-2 Tests: Bridging the Gap Between Laboratory Sensors and Clinical Applications' ACS sensors , DOI Open access
Jones IA & Joshi LT (2021) 'Biocide Use in the Antimicrobial Era: A Review' Molecules 26, (8) 2276-2276 , DOI Open access
Gartshore A, Kidd M & Joshi LT (2021) 'Applications of Microwave Energy in Medicine' Biosensors 11, (4) 96-96 , DOI Open access
McKracken M, Garner C & Joshi LT (2020) 'COVID-19 and antibiotic resistance – The calm before the storm' AMRC Open Research , DOI Open access
Dyer C, Hutt LP, Burky R & Joshi LT (2019) 'Biocide Resistance and Transmission of Clostridium difficile Spores Spiked onto Clinical Surfaces from an American Health Care Facility' Applied and Environmental Microbiology , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Welsch A, Hawkins J & Baillie L (2017) 'The effect of hospital biocide sodium dichloroisocyanurate on the viability and properties of Clostridium difficile spores' Lett Appl Microbiol 65, (3) 199-205 Author Site , DOI Open access
Imtiaz A, Lees J, Choi H & Joshi LT (2015) 'An Integrated Continuous Class-${\rm F} ^{-1}$ Mode Power Amplifier Design Approach for Microwave Enhanced Portable Diagnostic Applications' IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques 63, (10) 3007-3015 , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Mali BL, Geddes CD & Baillie L (2014) 'Extraction and Sensitive Detection of Toxins A and B from the Human Pathogen Clostridium difficile in 40 Seconds Using Microwave-Accelerated Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence' PLoS ONE 9, (8) e104334-e104334 , DOI Open access
Joshi LT, Phillips DS, Williams CF, Alyousef A & Baillie L (2012) 'Contribution of Spores to the Ability of Clostridium difficile To Adhere to Surfaces' Applied and Environmental Microbiology 78, (21) 7671-7679 , DOI Open access
Drevinek P, Baldwin A, Lindenburg L, Joshi LT, Marchbank A, Vosahlikova S, Dowson CG & Mahenthiralingam E (2009) 'Oxidative Stress of <i>Burkholderia cenocepacia</i> Induces Insertion Sequence-Mediated Genomic Rearrangements That Interfere with Macrorestriction-Based Genotyping' Journal of Clinical Microbiology 48, (1) 34-40 , DOI Open access
Chapters
McGinn C, Scott R, Linogao J, Cullinan M, Bradwell H, Cooper L, Taylor J & Joshi LT (2023) 'Development and usability testing of an air disinfection robot to reduce air clearance times following aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs)' Accelerating Strategic Changes for Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry Information Technologies in Healthcare Industry Academic Press 127-142 , DOI
Joshi LT, Jones IA & Silver K (2022) 'Normal Microbial Flora' Encyclopedia of Infection and Immunity Elsevier 297-305 , DOI
Conference Papers
Toropov N, Osborne E, Joshi LT & Vollmer F (2021) 'Direct Single-Particle Detection and Sizes Recognition of Adenovirus with Whispering-Gallery Mode Resonances' Optical Sensors 1-/-0/2021OSA , DOI Open access
Lees J, Choi H, Joshi LT & Porch A (2015) 'Microwave power amplifiers, resonant structures and the rapid diagnosis of C-difficile and other antibiotic resistant bacteria' ARMMS RF and Microwave Society
Patents
A screening method for the detection of Clostridium difficile. EP2847348B1
Presentations and posters
Waterfield S, Hutt L, Burky R & Joshi LT Waterfield S, Hutt L, Burky R & Joshi LT 'Isolation and characterization of Clostridioides difficile spores from contaminated single-used surgical gowns' Author Site , DOI Open access
Joshi LT Joshi LT 'Diagnostics & IPC for Antimicrobial Resistance: buying time for Antimicrobial Discovery' , DOI
Personal

Personal

Links

PLymouth ANtimicrobial EngagemenT (PLANET) Initiative:Highlighting the issue of antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance.