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Phil Aldridge

@wragbags.bsky.social
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Unemployed Microbiologist interested in #UTI #AMR and motility. I also swim (alot!). Views are my own...

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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
So my last publication is out! From a clincial trial for a treatment that was argued could not lead to bacterial resistance, uro-associated bacterial isolates were found to be resistant and we show genetically how. Thanks to Chris Harding and Frank Sargent journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
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Implications for methenamine hippurate use in recurrent urinary tract infection management: Formaldehyde resistance and altered urinary composition
Author summary The mainstay of treatment for urinary tract infections is short course antibiotics, often sufficient to clear the infection. However, a significant proportion of UTIs are recurrent, lea...
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Sooooo.. my final final ever paper got accepted this morning #sciencedidrock #watchthisspace
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Today I passed the part 2 exam on route to qualify as a driving instructor 💪🤩💪 I would like to thank Pass’N’Go for all the support so far during this career change, they have been fantastic 💪 #ontopart3
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
So I have been busy this summer doing something known as the Chillswim Triple Crown. On count up/dwn I believe I came 5th in the Mens 50-54 age group. Great set of summer race bling though 💪🏊🏻‍♂️💨💨🤩 #thewatchneverlies
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
“oops I did it again” swore I would never swim the length of Windmere again but… Hey I did 🤦🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️💨💨 Official distance was 11 miles (17.6km) #thewatchneverlies
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Well… “thats a wrap” as they say! Pay in the account, last minor admin job dealt with and I am out… It has been fun (honest) #onwardsandupwards
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Soooo… my new life as #notanacademic begins… This coming Thursday is my last pay check! However the morning routine remains in place as I have Chillswim Windermere End-2-End (11 miles) to train for 💪🏊🏻‍♂️💨 the #watchneverlies saga continues….
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
#profile update - last full week as an employee at an established certain “Higher Education” institution. Then I just get a vacation until the end of July #itsbeenablast
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Paper now… accepted 💥💥💥 Details to follow once all the admin is done #itneverends
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I do not post much these days - but - today I got the reviews back for our latest paper and its very very minor revisions #goodnews
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
I have a request to anyone who uses ‘panaroo’ I need some help if you are experienced with this please get in touch I would like a chat if possible as I have an issue!
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I have a Research Technician post open - short contract. jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
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Research Technician
Research Technician
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Prof Paula Salgado @pssalgado.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
We now have Michael Bottery from Manchester Univ on his work on #AMR in Aspergillus fumigatus #WAAW #microSky
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Prof Paula Salgado @pssalgado.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Great introduction and fantastic job organising our #WAAW event by Eloise Nelson, 3rd year Biomedical Sciences student
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Its my Birthday today but before I even think about celebrating I have a 2.5 hr job to do!!! Part1 - the written exam 💪
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
this may take a while to get up and running on this platform!!! following people like a a Tasmanian devil!!!
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
It has been recommended I join this platform thanks @lizscurious.bsky.social now where are those interested in #UTI and #AMR
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Phil Aldridge @wragbags.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
@lizscurious.bsky.social well I have made the leap of faith…
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