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Biography

Dr. Raphael Peter Galleh (Preferred Name: Galleh)

Microbiologist | Academic | Researcher | Global Engagement Advocate

I am an experienced microbiologist with a solid foundation in teaching, research, and international engagement. I hold a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Sheffield (UK), an MSc in Pharmaceutical Microbiology from ABU Zaria (Nigeria), and a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology from Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Nigeria. My research primarily focuses on host-pathogen interactions with an emphasis on the development of novel antimicrobial therapies.

My technical expertise spans a range of laboratory techniques, including tissue culture, biofilm assays, recombinant protein production and purification, flow cytometry, PCR/qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, and molecular docking, MIC/MBC assays, adhesion/invasion assays, and working with both aerobic and anaerobic organisms data analysis.

Prior to joining the University of Cumbria, I served as a Biomedical Science Lecturer at Aston University, Birmingham, where I delivered core microbiology courses, supervised students, acted as a personal tutor, and contributed to curriculum development. I have also held academic positions at the University of Sheffield as a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant and at Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria, as a Lecturer in Microbiology. My professional journey also includes experience as a Scientific Officer at a Biotechnology Research Centre and clinical microbiology experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Beyond my academic and research roles, I am passionate about science communication and global engagement. I have collaborated with international student recruitment teams at both Sheffield and Aston, fostering global partnerships.

I am eager to contribute to the continued success of the University of Cumbria through collaboration, student mentoring, and advancing academic excellence.

Qualifications and memberships

PhD, Understanding glycans and glycosidases in infection and biofilm formation as a route to the development of novel antimicrobials, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 Feb 2019 → 24 Apr 2023

Award Date: 30 Aug 2023

MSc, Antibiofilm Activity of leaf extracts from Jatropha curcas, Ficus platyphylla and Anthocleista vogelii against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

3 Sept 2012 → 2 Jul 2015

Award Date: 21 Sept 2015

BSc, Antimicrobial activities of Tricholoma magnivelare mushroom on clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

12 Sept 2006 → 14 Dec 2009

Award Date: 23 Mar 2010

Membership

Fellow: Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS)

Member: Microbiology Society United Kingdom

Member: British Academy Early Career Researcher Network

Member: Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (OMiG) UK

Member: Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM)

Associate Member: American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Associate Fellow: Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)

Member: European Glycoscience Community

Academic and research interests

My research interest focuses on host-pathogen interactions as a route for the development of novel therapy (antimicrobials): Understanding glycans and glycosidases in infection and biofilm formation as a route to the development of novel antimicrobials.

Publications

Iridium(III)-based minor groove binding complexes as DNA photocleavage agents†. Stephen O. Aderintoa, Torsten John‡ b, Abdulmujeeb Onawolec, Raphael Peter Gallehd and Jim A. Thomas *a Royal Society of Chemistry. Dalton Trans., 2024, Advance Article. DOI: 10.1039/D4DT00171K (Paper). Received 19th January 2024, Accepted 4th March 2024. First published on 11th March 2024
Understanding Glycans and Glycosidases in Infection and Biofilm Formation as a Route to Novel Antimicrobials, 2023. https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/33221/
The Role of NanH Sialidase of Tannerella forsythia in Immune Modulation and Abrogation by a di-fluoro sialic acid Analogue; 2e3aDFNeu5Ac9N3. Galleh, P.R*1', Chen, X2, Santra, A2, Lambert, D.W1 and Stafford G.P1 (under review).
Screening for Novel Inhibitors of Sialidases from Tannerella forsythia and Porphyromonas gingivalis Galleh, P.R*1', Chen, X2, Santra, A2, Lambert, D.W1 and Stafford G.P1 (Manuscript under review).
Palmatine and Berberine chloride synergistically Inhibit NanH sialidase of Tannerella forsythia. P. R. Galleh1,2, D. W. Lambert1, G. P. Stafford1 Access Microbiology J https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.ac2021.po0337 (Published Abstract) 27 May 2022.
Prevalence of Virulence Genes and Associated Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Adults in Gastric Cancer Risk Region of North Central, Nigeria. Azebi Ayibatari, Raphael Peter Galleh, Anowai Clementina Ogo, Abbas Abel Anzaku and Adamu Ishaku Akyala. European J of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2021, Pages: 118-125. Received: Oct. 15, 2021; Accepted: Nov. 3, 2021; Published: Nov. 24, 2021. DOI:10.11648/j.ejcbs.20210706.15
Phytochemical and Antibiofilm Activity of Aloe barbadensismiller (Aloe vera) on Candida albicans Isolated from Urinary Catheter. Galleh, P. Raphael Nwosisi, C. Favour and Mohammed, F. Aisha. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Page 93-103 DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i731206 Published: 6 March 2021

Conferences

Early Career Microbiologists (ECM) Forum Summer Conference 2023 (Bristol): Organizing, Oral Presentation and Chairing sessions 24-25th July 2023
Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (OMiG) ECR/PGR Symposium 8-9th June 2023 at Sheffield: Oral Presentation
Microbiology Society Annual Conference April 2023 at Birmingham International Conference Centre: Oral Presentation
Early Career Microbiologists (ECM) Forum Summer Conference 2022 (Sheffield): Organizing, Oral Presentation and Chairing sessions 12th to 13th July, 2022
Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (OMiG) ECR/PGR Symposium 30th June- 1st July, 2022 at Birmingham: Oral Presentation
Microbiology Society Annual Conference 4th to 7th April, 2022 at Belfast International Conference Centre: Poster Presentation
Forsyth Institute Scientific Symposium: Oral Microbiome Beyond Bacteria 28th October 2021: Poster Presentation
European Oral Microbiology Workshop (EOMW2021) 27th to 28th May, 2021: Poster Presentation
Microbiology Society Annual Conference 26th to 30th April, 2021: Poster Presentation
Oral Microbiology and Immunology Group (OMiG) PGR Symposium 26th March, 2021: Poster Presentation
Forsyth Science Symposium University of Cambridge, Massachusetts USA 28th October 2020
Microbiology Society Early Career Microbiologists (ECM) Forum 16th-17th July 2020: Poster on Testing for Novel Inhibitors of Periodontitis-Associated Sialidases.
Biofilms in Health and Diseases Webinar: Cardiff University (CITER) 24th June 2020
Social Biofilm Network (SBN) Online Conference: University of Washington USA 1-5th June 2020
Nigerian Society for Microbiology (NSM) 43rd Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting held at University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State 6th – 10th September 2021. Paper presented 1. Efficacy Evaluation of some Toothpastes and their Susceptibility patterns on Oral Pathogens associated with Tooth Decay