Author: Katherine Newns

Kate is a 5th year PhD candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry. Her research focuses on chromosomally-mediated antibiotic resistance and biological fitness in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, as well as development of novel inhibitors for the treatment of infections.

Blog / Science, The Next Generation: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Young Scientists

July 31, 2018October 10, 2018 / Katherine Newns /

Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives, completely changing the way we share information and connect with others. As scientists, we would be remiss to not combine…

Blog / Superbug Super Problem: The Emerging Age of Untreatable Infections

November 6, 2017 / Katherine Newns /

You’ve heard of MRSA. You may even have heard of XDR-TB and CRE. The rise of antibiotic-resistant infections in our communities has been both swift and alarming. But how did…