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Research interests
My research career began with a PhD project at Glasgow Caledonian University entitled "Developing inhibitory analogs to Clostridium difficile toxins". This involved cloning and expression of receptor binding fragments of C. difficile toxins A and B and identifying peptides with therapeutic potential in C. difficile associated disease. Thereafter, I embarked on a Medical Research Scotland funded post doctoral research project elucidating the adaptive immune response to cariogenic bacteria in the oral cavity.
I was recently appointed as a Lecturer in food Science / Microbiology at Glasgow Caledonian University. I have continued my research into the oral adaptive immune response to oral pathogens and I am currently investigating the link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis in collaboration with Glasgow Dental Hospital and the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation in the University of Glasgow.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 1 Jul 2015
External positions
Chair of NHS MSN CYPC Patient, Parent and Family group
1 Nov 2016 → …
Treasurer - West of Scotland Immunology Group
1 Jul 2015 → …
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Developing a probiotic / prebiotic water drink.
Butcher, J., Taylor, J. & Kean, R.
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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The effect of polymicrobial interactions on Candida biofilm heterogeneity.
5/07/21 → 27/08/21
Project: Studentship
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Assessing the impact of heat treatment on the transfer of antimicrobial resistance genes within food matrices.
Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM)
5/07/21 → 27/08/21
Project: Studentship
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The effectiveness of hand hygiene interventions for preventing community transmission or acquisition of novel coronavirus or influenza infections: a systematic review
Gozdzielewska, L., Kilpatrick, C., Reilly, J., Stewart, S., Butcher, J., Kalule, A., Cumming, O., Watson, J. & Price, L., 2 Jul 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: BMC Public Health. 22, 1283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Alopecia areata: a multifactorial autoimmune condition
Simakou, T., Butcher, J. P., Reid, S. & Henriquez, F. L., Mar 2019, In: Journal of Autoimmunity. 98, p. 74-85 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biofilm-stimulated epithelium modulates the inflammatory responses in co-cultured immune cells
Brown, J. L., Johnston, W., Delaney, C., Rajendran, R., Butcher, J., Khan, S., Bradshaw, D., Ramage, G. & Culshaw, S., 31 Oct 2019, In: Scientific Reports. 9, 15779.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Polymicrobial oral biofilm models: simplifying the complex
Brown, J. L., Johnston, W., Delaney, C., Short, B., Butcher, M. C., Young, T., Butcher, J., Riggio, M., Culshaw, S. & Ramage, G., 1 Nov 2019, In: Journal of Medical Microbiology. 68, 11, p. 1573-1584 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Variability in nitrate-reducing oral bacteria and nitric oxide metabolites in biological fluids following dietary nitrate administration: an assessment of the critical difference
Liddle, L., Burleigh, M. C., Monaghan, C., Muggeridge, D. J., Sculthorpe, N., Pedlar, C. R., Butcher, J., Henriquez, F. L. & Easton, C., 1 Feb 2019, In: Nitric Oxide: Biology and Chemistry. 83, p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile28 Citations (Scopus)177 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Community BBQ - Food Bioscience outreach
John Butcher (Presenter)
16 Jun 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
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Food Bioscience at GCU - Bearsden Academy visit
John Butcher (Presenter)
30 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement
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Food Bioscience at GCU - Biggar High School
John Butcher (Presenter)
28 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Food Bioscience at GCU - Bishopbriggs Academy
John Butcher (Interviewee)
31 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement
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Food Bioscience at GCU - Taylor High School
John Butcher (Presenter)
29 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement