About
I am broadly interested in understanding what makes microbes such experts to live almost everywhere and to successfully occupy new habitats. I investigate genomic traits that re-route bacterial core regulatory networks, and as such make bacteria resilient to survive in harsh conditions, fight viral predators, and colonize new hosts.
Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Roles of accessory genetic elements in bacterial resilience
- Dynamic interactions between bacterial viruses (phages) and bacterial populations
- Novel antimicrobial treatments and phage therapy against bacterial diseases
Current research
We are always seeking new excellent and motivated group members, including postdoctoral researchers applying for independent funding.
If you are interested in joining our group, please send your enquiry including a motivation letter, CV, and the names and contact details of two academic referees as a single pdf file by e-mail to n.nikolic@soton.ac.uk
Research projects
Active projects
Publications
Teaching
BIOL3059 Bioscience Education – Module lead (coordinator)
BIOL2038 Environmental Microbiology / BIOL2044 Medical Microbiology – Module contributor
BIOL1030 How to Think Like a Scientist – Personal academic tutor
BIOL3069 In-Silico Research Project – Student projects