Personal profile
Overview
I completed my PhD at the University of Strathclyde in 2012 studying host-pathogen interactions during Toxoplasma gondii infection, to inform the design and testing of vaccine candidates. I continued as a post-doctoral researcher working in collaboration with the University of Chicago to study the in vivo efficacy of potential therapeutics for T. gondii infection.
In 2015 I joined a new collaborative project between the UoS and the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. The research goal was to develop a platform technology for targeted delivery and enhanced efficacy of antimicrobials used to treat bio-threat organisms.
Current research activities
My research interests are focused on better understanding host-pathogen interactions which occur during infection with Toxoplasma gondii
Current teaching activities and interests
I teach on a number of courses including:
Clinical Immunology
Parasitology
Principle and Applications of Immune assays
External positions
Academic Visitor, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
1 Sept 2022 → 1 Sept 2023
Research Fellow, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
1 Dec 2021 → 14 Jul 2022
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
1 Nov 2011 → 1 Dec 2021
Keywords
- QR180 Immunology
- Parasitology
- Host-Pathogen Interaction
- Host Immune Reponse
- Vaccines
- Drug Delivery
- Immunology
- Organoid
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Emergence of PHMB resistance in Acanthamoeba castellanii and observations on cross-resistance to other frontline therapeutics
Mooney, R., Whitelaw, J., Woods, S. & Henriquez, F., 2026, In: Current Eye Research. 51, 5, p. 501-505 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The influence of infectious disease and inflammation on neurological deficit
Crilly, A., Woods, S. & Henriquez, F., 30 Jan 2025, Multi-Species Dementia Studies: Towards an Interdisciplinary Approach. Jenkins, N., Jack-Waugh, A. & Ritchie, L. (eds.). Bristol: Policy PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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From TgO/GABA-AT, GABA, and T-263 mutant to conception of Toxoplasma
Lykins, J., Moschitto, M. J., Zhou, Y., Filippova, E. V., Le, H. V., Tomita, T., Fox, B. A., Bzik, D. J., Su, C., Rajagopala, S. V., Flores, K., Spano, F., Woods, S., Roberts, C. W., Hua, C., Bissati, K. E., Wheeler, K. M., Dovgin, S., Muench, S. P. & McPhillie, M. & 9 others, , 19 Jan 2024, In: iScience. 27, 1, 54 p., 108477.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Non-ionic surfactant vesicles exert anti-inflammatory effects through inhibition of NFκB
McGahon, J., Woods, S., D'Elia, R. & Roberts, C. W., 26 Nov 2024, In: Journal of Inflammation. 21, 12 p., 49.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Toxoplasma gondii infection of BALB/c mice perturbs host neurochemistry
Abdelsalam, A. A. A., Woods, S., Henriquez, S., Curran, L., Westrop, G. & Roberts, C. W., 30 Nov 2024, In: Parasite Immunology. 46, 11, 15 p., e13073.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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STEM West 25
Woods, S. (Participant)
17 Nov 2025Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
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SULSA Strategic Groups - Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Woods, S. (Contributor)
2023 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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UWS Crucible
Woods, S. (Participant)
Jan 2023 → Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course