Michael Barron Prentice

Background

Prentice, Michael Barron Son of Leslie and Elizabeth Prentice.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University Birmingham, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1998.

Career

Senior lecturer in medical microbiology Barts and the London School Medicine, London, 1993—2004. Various training positions, 1980—1991. Smith and Nephew Foundation research fellow Institut Pasteur, Paris, 1992—1993.

Professor medical microbiology University College Cork, Ireland, since 2004. Consultant microbiologist Cork University Hospital, Ireland, since 2004.

Achievements

• Achievements include research in bacterial genomics and horizontal gene transfer, ancient DNA and bacterial pathogens.

Membership

Fellow: Royal College Pathologists. Member: Royal College Physicians, London.

Connections

Father:

Leslie Prentice

Mother:

Elizabeth Prentice