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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway)

@mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social
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Research Ireland Pathway Research Fellow at University of Galway, #PhD from Imperial College London #microbiology #staphylococcus #AMR #ESKAPEs #metabolism #coffee #vegan #cypriot she/her

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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
It’s so lovely to see the physical copy of the August2026 issue of Nature Reviews Microbiology, with this gorgeous cover!😍 Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short doi.org/10.1038/s415... @natrevmicro.nature.com @natureportfolio.nature.com @uniofgalway.bsky.social
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our invited review article entitled ‘Antisense oligonucleotides: design, implementation and future perspectives in microbiology’ is now published in COIMICR doi.org/10.1016/j.mi... @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social @elsevierconnect.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I am delighted to share that my invited contribution to Nature Reviews Microbiology entitled “Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short” is online. @natmicrobiol.nature.com @natrevmicro.nature.com @uniofgalway.bsky.social rdcu.be/fjJGh doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short
Nature Reviews Microbiology - This study demonstrates the use of a vectored immunoprophylaxis strategy using adeno-associated virus as an alternative approach for sustained in vivo antibody...
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
New paper from the lab! The β-lactam adjuvant guanosine potentiates anti-folate antibiotics and pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors by depleting thymidine in MRSA! @asm.org @uniofgalway.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social @unmc-id.bsky.social #amr #mrsa doi.org/10.1128/aac....
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The β-lactam adjuvant guanosine potentiates anti-folate antibiotics and pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors by depleting thymidine in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Antimicrobial Agents and...
Finding new ways to preserve the efficacy of currently licensed antimicrobial drugs is a central part of efforts to address the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis. In addition to new drug discovery...
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bioRxivpreprint @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Purine and pyrimidine analogues differentially regulate cell wall precursor biosynthesis to control β-lactam susceptibility in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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bioRxiv Microbiology @biorxiv-microbiol.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Purine and pyrimidine analogues differentially regulate cell wall precursor biosynthesis to control β-lactam susceptibility in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New pre-print from the lab: "Purine and pyrimidine analogues differentially regulate cell wall precursor biosynthesis to control β-lactam susceptibility in S. aureus" doi.org/10.64898/202... @uniofgalway.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @biorxiv-microbiol.bsky.social @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social
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Nature Reviews Microbiology @natrevmicro.nature.com · 20/05/2026
New online! Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short
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Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short
Nature Reviews Microbiology, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41579-026-01323-wThis study demonstrates the use of a vectored immunoprophylaxis strategy using adeno-associated virus as an alternative approach for sustained in vivo antibody production against Staphylococcus aureus α-toxin.
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I am delighted to share that my invited contribution to Nature Reviews Microbiology entitled “Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short” is online. @natmicrobiol.nature.com @natrevmicro.nature.com @uniofgalway.bsky.social rdcu.be/fjJGh doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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Prophylaxis reimagined: innovation where vaccines and antibiotics fall short
Nature Reviews Microbiology - This study demonstrates the use of a vectored immunoprophylaxis strategy using adeno-associated virus as an alternative approach for sustained in vivo antibody...
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I am hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate in Chemical Biology! Closing date for applications is 13 February 2026. Please feel free to share this with anyone who might be a good fit! www.universityofgalway.ie/human-resour...
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bioRxiv Microbiology @biorxiv-microbiol.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The β-lactam adjuvant guanosine potentiates anti-folate antibiotics and pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors by depleting thymidine in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our new #BioRxiv pre-print entitled “The β-lactam adjuvant guanosine potentiates anti-folate antibiotics and pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors by depleting thymidine in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” is now live. @uniofgalway.bsky.social @unmc.bsky.social
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The β-lactam adjuvant guanosine potentiates anti-folate antibiotics and pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors by depleting thymidine in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Efforts to improve the effectiveness of existing interventions for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections include identifying new ways to overcome resistance to licensed antibiotics using adjuvants ...
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
I am delighted to announce that in January 2026 I will be starting a new permanent position @uniofgalway.bsky.social as a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Microbiology! #ZedenLab #Microbiology #AMR #Academia #Tenured #CareerMilestone #NewJob #Galway
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
That’s a wrap on the #SuperBugZone GSTF2025! It was a wonderful day with engagement from over 700+ members of the public for our first ever Galway SuperBug Zone! Thanks to all the volunteers and SuperBug Scientists who joined us! #ScienceWeek #AMRAware @uniofgalway.bsky.social @researchireland.ie
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
We had a great time at the @microbiologysociety.org Microbiology Society Annual Irish Division meeting 2025 #MicrobioIrish25 in Athlone presenting our group’s work, listening to awesome science, and networking with colleagues! So proud of the #ZedenLab team! Thanks to Dayle Leonard for the photo! 📸
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
It was an honour to present my group’s work at the Gordon Research Conferences on Staphylococcal Diseases 2025 in Barcelona! Thank you to the chairs Joan Geoghegan and Barbara Kahl for inviting me to give a talk and for organising such a wonderful conference! 📷 @jodi-lindsay.bsky.social
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University of Galway @uniofgalway.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Congratulations to Dr Merve Suzan Zeden, a Research Fellow in our School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, who has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist Award by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS). @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 14/07/2025
What an inspiring first day at FEMS MICRO Milan! We heard from FEMS Pres. Antonio Ventosa at the Opening while former Pres. Hilary Lappin-Scott helped connect new attendees. Thanks to keynotes Profs. Carmen Buchrieser and Gian Rossolini for sharing their expertise. #FEMS2025
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
What an awesome first day at FEMS Micro Milan! Thank you very much for the award @femsmicro.org I am truly honoured! 💕 #FEMS2025
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
FEMS Micro Milan 2025 #FEMS2025 @femsmicro.org
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Shannon Righi @shannonrighi.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Excited to share our editorial on peer review, out now in #mBio! This was a mighty group effort with my mBio Early Career Editorial Board peer mentoring group @proctordm.bsky.social and Rachy Abraham. From novice to expert: preparing your peer review | mBio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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From novice to expert: preparing your peer review | mBio
Peer review is the process that academic journals, conferences, and funding agencies use to ensure the quality of scholarly work before it is published, presented, or funded. Reviewers for academic jo...
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Congratulations to Dr Aaron Nolan for his successful PhD viva! 🥂🎉👏🍻 Thanks to the examiners Simon Foster and Conor O'Byrne and the chair Gerard Wall! Looking forward to seeing your career flourish Aaron!
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
I am honoured and humbled to receive this @femsmicro.org Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist 2025 award! Cannot thank @seanaduggan.bsky.social enough for the nomination & support. Grateful to my mentors, collaborators, colleagues and funders who have supported me along the way.
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FEMS @femsmicro.org · 15/05/2025
🏆 Congratulations to Merve Zeden, for being recognized as the Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist Awardee 2025. Dr. Merve's research group is investigating the molecular mechanisms of 🔬 AMR as well as developing targeted therapeutics for ESKAPE pathogens. Find out more: buff.ly/8qEEYGq
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Seána Duggan @seanaduggan.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Huge congratulations to @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social on her selection as the 2025 FEMS Outstanding Early Career Microbiologist. Its wonderful to see recognition for all of Merve's hard work in the lab and her community.
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
We had a great time at the College of Science and Engineering Research and Innovation Day sharing some of our work. So proud of my team of amazing researchers, Jessica Kelly, Aaron Nolan and Florine Thomassin. @uniofgalway.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @euerasmusplus.bsky.social
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Rebee @rebee.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
@blackinmicro.bsky.social thank you for everything you do 👏 Thank you @microbiologysociety.org for introducing the EDI prize, it’s great to see these conversations take place at scientific conferences. If you missed it, check out this blog post: microbiologysociety.org/news/society... #MicroBio25
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
On my way to #MicroBio25 @microbiologysociety.org Annual Conference in Liverpool!
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Dr Katherine Duncan @kateduncan.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Really great to be here at the Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social annual conference in Liverpool as they celebrate 100 years!
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Merve Suzan Zeden (Zeden Lab Galway) @mervesuzanzeden.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Had a fantastic time sharing my work funded by @researchireland.bsky.social and listening to awesome science at the @biologists.bsky.social conference! Thanks to @sergemostowylab.bsky.social and @kateduncan.bsky.social for organising a great day on interdisciplinary approaches to combatting #AMR
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