MEDIA & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:
15 April 2024: Dr Manal Mohammed on household dust for Prima https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-on-household-dust-for-prima
9 March 2024: 18 kilograms per year! Where does all the dust come from?. German publication Die Stimme Berlins https://www.bz-berlin.de/ratgeber/18-kilogramm-pro-jahr-woher-kommt-bloss-all-der-staub
Manal Mohammed (18 December 2023): METRO: Gaza faces a second threat as real as Israeli airstrikes, doctors warn https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/18/gaza-nasser-hospital-covid-measles-israel-airstrikes-19907691/
Manal Mohammed (22 November 2023):
Dr Manal Mohammed comments on the spread of waterborne disease outbreak during the war in Gaza https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/22/un-warns-imminent-waterborne-disease-outbreak-gaza-19864014/
Manal Mohammed (January - October 2023):
Westminster students in collaboration with Dr Manal Mohammed have launched a campaign to raise awareness of superbugs (antibiotic resistant bacteria) - funded by QHT Research & Knowledge Exchange project https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-students-launch-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-superbugs
Manal Mohammed (10 August 2023):
The Conversation: Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance. https://theconversation.com/air-pollution-linked-with-global-rise-in-antibiotic-resistance-211249
Manal Mohammed (3 May 2023):
The Conversation: Arcturus: what to know about the new COVID variant, omicron XBB.1.16. https://theconversation.com/arcturus-what-to-know-about-the-new-covid-variant-omicron-xbb-1-16-204598
Manal Mohammed (2-3 March 2023):
Difference Festival: Fighting superbugs, University of Westminster. https://blog.westminster.ac.uk/difference/difference-festival-2023-is-here/
Manal Mohammed (17 February 2023):
The Conversation: Norovirus: what to know about this bug as northern hemisphere countries face outbreaks https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-conversation-on-the-norovirus
Manal Mohammed (3 February 2023):
CNN: Dr Manal Mohammed for CNN on how often you should wear your clothes without washing them https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-cnn-on-how-often-you-should-wear-your-clothes-without-washing-them
Manal Mohammed (13 December 2022):
The Conversation: COVID: what we know about new omicron variant BF.7 https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-on-the-new-omicron-bf7-variant-for-the-conversation
Manal Mohammed (31 October 2022):
The Conversation: Omicron BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 – an expert answers three key questions about these new COVID variants (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-on-the-new-omicron-bq1-and-bq11-subvariants-for-the-conversation)
Manal Mohammed (13 September 2022):
The Conversation: Another new COVID variant is spreading – here’s what we know about omicron BA.4.6. (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-on-the-new-omicron-ba46-variant-for-the-conversation).
Manal Mohammed (17 August 2022):
The Conversation: COVID vaccine: how the new ‘bivalent’ booster will target omicron. (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-conversation-on-the-new-bivalent-covid-19-booster-vaccine)
Manal Mohammed (17 Feburary 2022):
The Conversation: Fermented food: why eating sauerkraut helps your gut stay healthy (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-conversation-about-why-eating-fermented-food-aids-gut-health)
The article is re-published in METRO (https://metro.co.uk/2022/02/18/how-eating-fermented-food-like-sauerkraut-could-improve-your-sleep-16129653/). And it is translated in Japanse and published in NewSphere (http://newsphere.jp/).
Manal Mohammed (15 October 2021):
Which? - Dr Manal Mohammed for Which? Travel about how to best protect your health when travelling.
Manal Mohammed (2 October 2021):
CNN: How often should you wash your towels?
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/02/health/washing-towels-how-often-w...
Manal Mohammed (16 July 2021):
The Conversation: Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think – a microbiologist explains (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-convers...). CNN have republished this article https://us.cnn.com/2021/07/30/health/bed-sheets-washing-partner-wellness-partner/index.html
Manal Mohammed (15 March 2021):
The Conversation: Five ways the pandemic surge in hand sanitisers may not be great news in the long term (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-conversation-about-the-long-term-problems-of-hand-sanitiser)
Manal Mohammed (24 Feburary 2021):
Stop Superbugs! - A public talk at Westminster’s Difference Festival. The interactive session outlined the threat of the global emergence of superbugs, reminding us about the rise of antibiotics resistance and the role that all of us can play in preventing their spread. We can work together to stop superbugs! (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stop-superbugs-tickets-139631998065#)
Manal Mohammed (4 December 2020):
Dr Manal Mohammed for Which? about the common mistakes that people make when using hand sanitiser (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/manal-mohammed-for-which-about-the-common-mistakes-that-people-make-when-using-hand-sanitiser)
Manal Mohammed (2 December 2020):
Dr Manal Mohammed for The Conversation about the Pfizer vaccine and what to expect next (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-convers...)
Manal Mohammed (3 December 2020):
Sputnik Radio in Edinburgh: UK Effort to Secure Pfizer Vaccine is Good News but Will Not Give Immediate Protection, Says Expert. (https://sputniknews.com/analysis/202012031081350143-uk-effort-to-sec...).
Manal Mohammed (19 November 2020):
BBVA OpenMind: Viruses Can Also Wear the White Hats (https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/bioscience/viruses-can-also-...)
Manal Mohammed (7 August 2020):
Dr Manal Mohammed for The Conversation on three major scientific controversies about coronavirus (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-convers...)
Manal Mohammed (26 March 2020):
The Independent: There’s the rub: Why the world really contracted mass hand sanitiser hysteria (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/health-and-wellbeing/c...)
(https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-indepen...)
Manal Mohammed (13 March 2020):
The Conversation: Coronavirus: not all hand sanitisers work against it – here’s what you should use (https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-not-all-hand-sanitisers-work...).
(https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-for-the-convers...)
Manal Mohammed (27 February 2020):
Dr Manal Mohammed holds public lecture about superbugs at Westminster’s Difference Festival
(https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/dr-manal-mohammed-holds-public-le...)
Manal Mohammed (11 Feburary 2020):
Daily Mail: Which masks can REALLY keep you safe against the rapid spread of coronavirus? Our experts give you the lowdown on the best... and the rest (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7989225/Which-masks-REALL...).
Manal Mohammed & Andrew Millard (20 January 2020):
The Conversation: Antibiotic resistance: scientists are reengineering viruses to cure bacterial infections (https://theconversation.com/antibiotic-resistance-scientists-are-reengineering-viruses-to-cure-bacterial-infections-127283).
Manal Mohammed (17 December 2019):
BBC Radio London: Manal Mohammed for BBC Radio London on getting the flu at Christmas. (https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/manal-mohammed-for-bbc-radio-lond...)
Manal Mohammed (13 November 2019):
The Conversation: Kombucha, kimchi and yogurt: how fermented foods could be harmful to your health. (https://theconversation.com/kombucha-kimchi-and-yogurt-how-fermented...) - the article was republished by The Independent, The Times, Scottish Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mail, Daily Mail and Inverse.
Manal Mohammed (17 October 2019):
The Conversation: Can surgical masks protect you from getting the flu? (https://theconversation.com/can-surgical-masks-protect-you-from-gett...) - the article was republished by The Independent (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/flu-season-surgical-mask-...).
Manal Mohammed (2 September 2019):
BBC Radio London: Dr Manal Mohammed discusses children’s personal hygiene as children go back to school.
Manal Mohammed (1 August 2019):
ITV News: Dr Manal Mohammed discusses bacteria that are resistant to drugs.
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/itv-news-dr-manal-mohammed-discus...
Manal Mohammed (29 April 2019):
The Conversation: Non-thermal plasma: new technology could kill 99.9% of the deadly germs in the air. (https://theconversation.com/non-thermal-plasma-new-technology-could-...)
(The article was republished by inews, Newsweek, Real Clear Science and was mentioned in Forbes).
Manal Mohammed (11 February 2019):
Daily Mail: The perils of sharing popcorn (and earphones, lip salve and even the sofa)! How bacteria, fungi and viruses can give you a very nasty surprise
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6693033/The-perils-sharin...
Manal Mohammed (24 January 2019):
BBC NEWS: VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE: Dr Manal Mohammed comments on superbugs and antibiotic resistance.
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news-and-events/in-the-media/2019/bbc-...
Manal Mohammed (3 October 2018):
BBC Radio London: Dr Manal Mohammed talks about research finding 19 types of bacteria on cash and coins.
Manal Mohammed (30 September 2018):
ATLAS OF SCIENCE: Old school wins: outbreak investigation of foodborne salmonellosis.
Manal Mohammed (5 September 2018):
BBC Radio London: Dr Manal Mohammed talks about spread of germs in public spaces. BBC Radio London
Manal Mohammed (13 March 2017):
Why should Britain Care about Salmonella Dublin?. STEM for BRITIAN (Biological and Biomedical sciences Exhibition), at Attlee Suite, Portcullis House, House of Common, Westminster, London, UK.
Manal Mohammed (23 October 2014):
Salmonella Dublin Outbreak in 2013. The Medical Independent Newspaper http://www.medicalindependent.ie/55284/salmonella_dublin_outbreak_in_2013
*Outstanding reviewer (2020): Journal of Medical Microbiology, Microbiology Society.
Westminster Projects:
Fighting Superbugs: (February 2023- October 2023) - funded by QHT Research and Knowledge Exchange Project https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-students-launch-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-superbugs
Green Approach of Microbial Identifications (GAMI): (January 2023 - July 2023) - funded by Westminster GreenFund: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/westminster-team-successfully-completes-green-fund-project-to-enhance-sustainability-in-westminster-research
Group work: Advantages & Disadvantages: (January 2023 - July 2023)- funded by Students as Co -creators project
The future of livestreaming post COVID-19: (January 2021 - July 2021) -funded by Students as Co-creators project
Dr Manal Mohammed supports a clearing student to publish her research; https://www.westminster.ac.uk/news/lecturers-behind-the-scenes-dr-ma...
Difference Festival: Fighting superbugs, University of Westminster.
Exhibition, Workshop and Other / 02 Mar 2023 - 03 Mar 2023Raising Public Awareness about Superbugs (Project funded by QHT Research & Knowledge Exchange)
Workshop / 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Oct 2023The Difference Festival: Stop Superbugs!
Talk/presentation / 24 Feb 2021