Benjamin Dickins

Genetic and phenotypic analysis of the virulence plasmid of a non-Shigatoxigenic enteroaggregative Escherichia coli O104:H4 outbreak strain

This paper analyzes the genetic and phenotypic role of the pAA virulence plasmid in a non-Shigatoxigenic E. coli O104:H4 outbreak strain, showing its contribution to adhesion and a functional CcdAB toxin-antitoxin system.

Neuroinflammation induces nerve growth factor dependent nociceptor sensitisation in a neonatal rodent model of platinum-based chemotherapy induced neuropathic pain

This study shows cisplatin induces NGF-mediated neuroinflammation and nociceptor sensitisation in a neonatal rodent model of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, identifying NGF/TrkA as a potential therapeutic target.

Hyperactive chemotaxis contributes to anti-TNFα treatment resistance in inflammatory bowel disease

The paper identifies hyperactive chemotaxis and IL13RA2 as factors contributing to anti-TNFα treatment resistance in IBD.