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Dr Emma Sweeney

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CHF fellow. Researcher in @theamrhub. Passionate about research relating to microbiology, STIs, infertility and pregnancy. Views my own. She/her/Dr

Brisbane, Australia
Joined October 2013
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
6 years
Hi I’m Emma and #ThisIsMyScience for @pintofscienceau. My research focuses on rapid ways to detect #AntimicrobialResistance in bacteria causing infections in #OurBody 🦠💊🧫
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@theamrhub
AMR Hub
1 year
Huge congratulations to Dr. @ericalplummer! 🎉 Her research in understanding of non-gonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, and bacterial vaginosis was celebrated at the recent @theamrhub symposia, highlighting emerging leaders in the field.
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@MTPConnect_AUS
MTPConnect
1 year
📢New case study! A #REDI Fellowship brought researcher Dr Emma Sweeney together with molecular diagnostic company @speedx, to develop new precision medicine treatment strategies for sexually transmitted superbug Mycoplasma genitalium. Find out more🧪 https://t.co/iNJr3bjOyG
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@lenkavod
Lenka Vodstrcil
1 year
Recommend applying for this opportunity to get behind the scenes and be a part of an International editorial team at the journal STI!
@STI_BMJ
STI_BMJ
1 year
#Vacancy - Editorial Fellows https://t.co/AE7g4ExM0P We have an exciting for you to join our Editorial team. We have a vacancy for 2-3 Editorial Fellows, the deadline is 21st October 2024!
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
1 year
So excited to be able to finally share this amazing work! 🤓
@MicroDx_UQ
MicroDx UQ
1 year
NEW ARTICLE!🚨 A murine🐁model of #Neisseria male genital infection 🦠demonstrating the utility of Neisseria musculi, a novel mouse strain, to enhance our understanding of #gonorrhoea infections in men! ♂️ #UQCCR @UQMedicine @EmilyBryanPhD @ScienceNerdEmma @Jake_T_PhD @theamrhub
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
1 year
Congratulations to both of our #UQCCR winners!!!! 🤓🥳🎉@UQMedicine @UQ_News
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Dr Emma Sweeney
1 year
Anna Maria Peri took out our #ECR category for her paper on rapid diagnostic tests and #AMR stewardship programs to improve the management of bloodstream infections
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The use of RDT + ASP may lead to a survival benefit even when introduced in settings already adopting effective ASP in association with conventional BC.
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
1 year
Congratulations to our latest #UQCCR Publication of the Month winners!
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@nguyen_tmt
Tam Nguyen
1 year
After a long gestation, the first paper from my PhD project is out! Read all about preterm blood volume 👇🏼 🩸 https://t.co/BzHpltPKeB🩸 Not possible without my amazing supervisors @YvonneEiby @babakrania @UQ_Perinatal #UQCCR @UQMedicine @UQ_News @UQHealth @Ped_Research
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nature.com
Pediatric Research - Blood volume reduction due to rapid plasma loss after birth in preterm piglets
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
2 years
Be there or be square! @pintofscienceAU 🤓🔬🧬💊🤰🦠🧫
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@ScienceNerdEmma
Dr Emma Sweeney
2 years
Congratulations @Sai_Naicker who won the #UQCCR Publication of the Month award for her paper on stability of ceftazidime/avibactam in elastomeric infusion devices! 🥳🎉Read the full article here 👉 https://t.co/Iq7QKNaajB @UQMedicine
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academic.oup.com
AbstractObjectives. To evaluate the stability of ceftazidime/avibactam in elastomeric infusers, utilizing the UK’s Yellow Cover Document (YCD) stability te
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@beecher_kate
Kate Beecher Matthews (she/her)
2 years
📢 Exciting news! Our brilliant #UQCCR researchers @EmilyBryanPhD, @ScienceNerdEmma & @Liv_for_science from @MicroDx_UQ are taking the stage at the upcoming @pintofscienceAU Festival on May 13-15! 🎉 @UQ_News @UQMedicine Mark your calendars, more details below ⤵️
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@theamrhub
AMR Hub
2 years
@theMJA Insight discuss the 2023 consensus statement on the use of doxy‐PEP in Australia and highlight important considerations raised by AMR hub researchers concerning the threat of #AMR and the need to monitor the use and impact of doxy-PEP.
@theMJA
MJA
2 years
New clinical advice has prompted warnings from experts about a possible increase in antimicrobial resistance due to doxy-PEP use in treating STIs https://t.co/mvM0LI9U1s
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@SaraFEBell
Sara Bell
2 years
Our @theMJA Perspective ‘Response to the ASHM 2023 statement on the use of doxy-PEP in Australia: considerations and recommendations’ Takeaway: 🥇AMR monitoring system 🥈doxy-PEP implementation @ScienceNerdEmma @Jake_T_PhD @fabian_kong @UQMedicine #UQCCR https://t.co/ZcpCLAVLdj
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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@theamrhub
AMR Hub
2 years
Hot off the press 🔥 Hub researchers respond to the @ASHM #DoxyPEP consensus statement, particularly challenges around surveillance and the threat of #AMR @SaraFEBell @ScienceNerdEmma @fabian_kong @Jake_T_PhD @MSHCResearch @MicroDx_UQ @UQMedicine #UQCCR
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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@fabian_kong
Fabian YS Kong (He/Him) @fabysk.bsky.social
2 years
Recently Australia released its statement on the use of DoxyPEP. Here is our response regarding challenges in surveillance and of course, AMR issues https://t.co/iHVMPB5pSa ASHM statement here https://t.co/hxzwr1fM1Y @SaraFEBell @ScienceNerdEmma @MicroDx_UQ @SexHealthUoM
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@beecher_kate
Kate Beecher Matthews (she/her)
2 years
Fantastic start to our #UQCCR seminar series! Grateful to @lau_colleen, Benn, @adam_craig2, and Luis for their insightful presentations! Great turnout today 👏 📷@jasonroberts_pk @UQMedicine @UQ_News
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@ElliottSNeal
Elliott Neal
2 years
Insane achievement by @nguyen_tmt. First grant, as CIA *and* in your PhD no less? Tick! ✅
@beecher_kate
Kate Beecher Matthews (she/her)
2 years
Just stumbled upon @nguyen_tmt's name on the @ANZSBT Research grant list! 😮 Huge congratulations on securing funds for your project on #bloodvolume in #preterm infants 👏 Absolutely amazing, Tam! 🎉 @UQ_Perinatal @UQ_News @UQMedicine #neotwitter https://t.co/MNsG3hM83F
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