Dr Ashraf Zarkan

Ash is a Research Fellow at the Department of Genetics, and a teaching Bye-Fellow at Fitzwilliam College. He serves as an academic reviewer for a number of prestigious microbiology journals and grant funding bodies, and he is an active member of the Microbiology Society. Ash is an expert on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and his research is focused on tackling the rise of AMR, especially in the human pathogen Escherichia coli (E. coli). His clinical focus is on urinary tract infections (UTIs) where E. coli is the major pathogen affecting 150 million people per year worldwide.

Ash has lectured on ICE International Summer Programme on topics ranging from infectious diseases, immunity, vaccination and antimicrobial resistance. He is an excellent and very engaging speaker. His interactive teaching style brings the excitement and experience of his research to his audience. Ash is very passionate about tackling the rapid rise of AMR, and hopes to convey his passion to those who attend his courses.