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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
PhD. Microbiology and Immunology, University of Glasgow
2018 → 2021
BSc (hons). Applied Biomedical Science (1st class), Glasgow Caledonian University
2014 → 2018
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DENT-ProTec: DENTure Protection using Remora Technology
Johnston, W. (PI) & Ramage, G. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Research Grant
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ORMAT: Glasgow Caledonian University and Haleon plc KTP 24_25 R2
Ramage, G. (PI) & Johnston, W. (PI)
1/12/24 → 30/11/26
Project: Knowledge Exchange
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Strategic drug repurposing for biofilm-associated bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment.
Johnston, W. (PI), Kean, R. (CoI) & Short, C.-E. (CoI)
4/03/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research Grant
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Engineered peptide immunotherapies for the targeted disruption of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms.
Kean, R. (PI), Butcher, J. (CoI) & Johnston, W. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Developing an international collaboration for oral microbiome research.
Johnston, W. (PI) & Butcher, M. (CoI)
9/03/25 → 16/03/25
Project: Research Grant
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Biofilms of medical significance in and around humans
Laking, H., Johnston, W., Butcher, J. P., Kean, R. & Ramage, G., 1 Aug 2025, Microbial Biofilm Dynamics: Contemporary Approaches, Models and Analytical Tools. Kumar Shukla, A. & Roberto Monteiro , D. (eds.). 1st ed. CRC Press, 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Development of a polymicrobial host-bacterial interface biofilm model for bacterial vaginosis
Johnston, W. & Kean, R., Jun 2025, In: Anaerobe. 93, 4 p., 102952.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dry surface biofilm formation by Candida auris facilitates persistence and tolerance to sodium hypochlorite
Ware, A., Johnston, W., Delaney, C., Butcher, M. C., Ramage, G., Price, L., Butcher, J. & Kean, R., Apr 2025, In: APMIS. 133, 4, p. e70022 12 p., e70022.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Organotypic tissue model systems for investigating host-pathogen interactions in vitro
Alshehri, M., Alqahtani, S., Murali, P., Delaney, C., Johnston, W. & Brown, J. L., 28 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Visualized Experiments. 217, 16 p., e67487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The butterfly effect: collateral damage and impacts of antimicrobial strategies on the oral microbiome
Brown, J. L., Johnston, W., Butcher, M. C., Burleigh, M. & Ramage, G., 1 Oct 2025, In: NPJ Antimicrobials and Resistance. 3, 12 p., 84.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Prizes
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SULSA ECR Prize (Microbe)
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 7 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Associate Fellowship (AFHEA)
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 22 May 2023
Prize: Election to learned society
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Septodont Poster Prize (BSODR)
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 10 Sept 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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IBMS President's Prize
Johnston, W. (Recipient), 2 Jun 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Anaerobe (Journal)
Johnston, W. (Editorial board member)
21 Aug 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Biofilm (Journal)
Johnston, W. (Peer reviewer)
28 Oct 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Clinical Oral Investigations (Journal)
Johnston, W. (Peer reviewer)
27 Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Critical Reviews in Microbiology (Journal)
Johnston, W. (Peer reviewer)
15 Aug 2020 → 15 Dec 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Critical Reviews in Microbiology (Journal)
Johnston, W. (Editorial board member)
1 Dec 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity