PhD candidate in Equine Intestinal Microbiome and Resistome

Join this PhD project to study how the equine gut microbiome and resistome can improve gastrointestinal health and combat antimicrobial resistance.

A healthy intestinal microbiome is essential for equine health. In this project, we will investigate the intestinal microbiome and resistome and their roles in gastrointestinal health and the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. By influencing the microbiome and resistome, we aim to promote positive health effects and limit the spread of antimicrobial resistance. This project may lead to new clinical interventions and provide insights to improve current antimicrobial stewardship programmes.

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This PhD project is a collaboration between the Equine Internal Medicine group (Department of Clinical Sciences, CS) and the Clinical Infectiology group (Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences, BHS). It builds on previous work by Dr Aldert Zomer (BHS), Dr Mathijs Theelen (CS)...