Enriching Microbiology

Exploring Microbial Genomes from difficult-to-culture bacteria

Unraveling the genomic mysteries of fastidious bacteria at University of Zurich's Institute of Medical Microbiology

Our Research Enriching Microbiology

We use target enrichment to capture the whole genomes of difficult-to-culture sexually transmitted bacteria directly from clinical samples

Graphical abstract of the phylogeny of Chlamydia trachomatis LGV across the globe
Graphical abstract of the phylogeny of Chlamydia trachomatis LGV across the globe
Graphical Abstract of target enrichment of STIs
Graphical Abstract of target enrichment of STIs
Genomic analysis

Using comparative genomics to gain insights into pathogens

Using target enrichment to get genomes from clinical samples

Obtaining genomes using target enrichment of DNA

Enriching Microbiology Research Group

Our group of current and former members is looking to grow!

The first retreat of the Enriching Microbiology researchgroup
The first retreat of the Enriching Microbiology researchgroup
Dr Helena Seth-Smith standing at the John Snow water pump, London
Dr Helena Seth-Smith standing at the John Snow water pump, London

Publications

Publications of Dr Helena Seth-Smith
Publications from the research group

Two manuscripts on enrichment have been submitted 🤞

They are available to read as pre-prints:

doi: 10.1101/2024.11.23.624631

doi: 10.1101/2024.11.23.624510