Microbiology of Waterborne Diseases, 1st Edition

Steven Percival

Dr. Steven Percival qualified from the University of Leeds with a PhD in microbiology. He also holds MSc in Public Health and Medical Microbiology. After five years lecturing in Higher education Steven returned back to the bench to undertake more research into biofilms and bacterial pathogenicity at the Centres for Disease Control in Atlanta, US and Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK.

Affiliations and Expertise

Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK

Martha Embrey

Affiliations and Expertise

The George Washington University, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

David Williams

BSc(Hons), PhD

Dr. Williams currently leads the Oral Microbiology Group based at the School of Dentistry, at Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK. Since Dr. Williams’ first degree (Cardiff University), he has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, food microbiology and as an academic researcher. Having completed a PhD at the School of Dentistry in Cardiff on the immunopathogenesis of oral candidosis, Dr. Williams’ research has continued within Cardiff University and primarily focuses within the field of Clinical Microbiology with an emphasis on studies involving microbial biofilms. Dr. Williams’ research encompasses investigating biofilm susceptibility to antimicrobial agents, expression of virulence factors such as hydrolytic enzyme production, adhesion, and microbial modulation of innate immune responses. Of particular interest has been research into the development of biomaterials (e.g. silicone rubber, acrylic, titanium) to inhibit biofilm formation on medical devices. Dr. Williams is a previous recipient of the Senior Colgate Award (British Society for Oral and Dental Research) and the International Hatton Award (The International Association for Dental Research).

Affiliations and Expertise

School of Dentistry Cardiff University,UK

Paul Hunter

Affiliations and Expertise

Director, PHLS Chester, Dept of Health Board on Waterborne Diseases, U.K.

Rachel Chalmers

Affiliations and Expertise

Head of the PHLS Cryptosporidium Unit, U.K.

Nicholas Gray

Affiliations and Expertise

School of Natural Science Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Jane Sellwood

Affiliations and Expertise

Head of the PHLS Water Virology Unit, U.K.

Peter Wyn-Jones