Dr Teresa Barbosa received a BSc. Pharm from University of Porto, Portugal. She won a MSc scholarship from the European Social Fund (Assessment of several analytical methods for the purification and characterisation of exported bacterial proteins) and PhD Scholarship from program PRAXIS XXI, Portuguese Government (Tetracycline resistance transfer among obligate anaerobes from the ruminant gut), which she completed in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr Barbosa completed her post-doctoral work with the world authority and pioneer in the area of AMR and AMS Prof. Stuart B. Levy in the Center for Adaptation Genetics and Drug Resistance at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
In 2006 she joined UCC has a lecturer in the School of Microbilogy and more recently in the School of Pharmacy.
For the last 25 years Dr Barbosa has conducted research in different aspects of Infectious Disease, Antimicrobials, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Her research and scholarly activity is not limited to these areas however, and her interests also cover other patient safety related topics and healthcare education.
Total Citations: 3535
h-index: 17
i10-index: 19
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=u1cIFusAAAAJ
Current postgrad students: Ms Mala Shah
Biography
Dr Teresa M. Barbosa is a Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and the Director of the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy, University College Cork.Dr Teresa Barbosa received a BSc. Pharm from University of Porto, Portugal. She won a MSc scholarship from the European Social Fund (Assessment of several analytical methods for the purification and characterisation of exported bacterial proteins) and PhD Scholarship from program PRAXIS XXI, Portuguese Government (Tetracycline resistance transfer among obligate anaerobes from the ruminant gut), which she completed in the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr Barbosa completed her post-doctoral work with the world authority and pioneer in the area of AMR and AMS Prof. Stuart B. Levy in the Center for Adaptation Genetics and Drug Resistance at Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA.
In 2006 she joined UCC has a lecturer in the School of Microbilogy and more recently in the School of Pharmacy.
For the last 25 years Dr Barbosa has conducted research in different aspects of Infectious Disease, Antimicrobials, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship. Her research and scholarly activity is not limited to these areas however, and her interests also cover other patient safety related topics and healthcare education.
Total Citations: 3535
h-index: 17
i10-index: 19
https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&user=u1cIFusAAAAJ
Current postgrad students: Ms Mala Shah
Research Interests
My initial studies have focused on prolonging the lifespan of current antimicrobial therapies and providing the knowledge needed for the rational design of new therapeutical agents through greater understanding of the molecular and genetic basis for antibiotic resistance.
As bacterial resistance has emerged against clinically relevant antibiotics, and multidrug resistance strains have become widespread both in hospitals and the community, the development of new drugs has become of critical importance. Therefore, more recently, I have also developed specific interests in the functional diversity of environmental bacteria, and the mechanisms underlining their roles in promoting and preventing infectious disease. Coupled with this has been an increased recognition of the potential that these bacteria have to act as a source of novel biologically active molecules and the therapeutic opportunities that this presents. Some of these products, such as the probiotics, carry some risk however, and it is important that we deepen our understanding of how commensal bacteria can act as natural reservoirs of antibiotic resistance determinants which, through horizontal gene transfer mechanisms, can so easily be transmitted to clinically significant pathogens.
While the development of new effective antibiotics is urgently needed, we also need to ensure prevention of healthcare-associated and other infections and the rational use of existing and new medicines. This is extremely important as the stage has been set for the emergence of new opportunistic infections, with modern therapeutic approaches creating an increased number of immuno-compromised patients, and a general increase in the number of elderly patients.
This is particularly worrying in hospital settings where nosocomial infections are already responsible for a significant number of patient deaths. Quite apart from the important healthcare issues there is increased appreciation that antibiotic resistance also represents a huge financial burden on the health system, with the clinical response often necessitating the use of less common more expensive and toxic drugs and prolonged treatments
Effective management of the current situation can only be succeeded if all actions are appropriately co-ordinated between the different stakeholders, including research, health, economic and general public. Pharmacists have a privileged position when it comes to addressing the widespread overuse and misuse of antibiotics. As part of multidisciplinary teams, pharmacists can actively engage with prescribers and other healthcare providers, to minimise inappropriate prescribing, and optimise antibiotic use. This has been recognised in the implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship programmes, and the introduction of specialists antimicrobial/infectious diseases pharmacists in many hospitals. Pharmacist can also contribute to the rational use of these agents in the community and primary care settings by promoting and participating in education campaigns in the correct use of these drugs. Such campaigns could target both prescribers and the public, and should enhance patient care by reducing the risk of developing resistance. Consequently, part of my research since I joined the Clinical Practice group in the SoP, UCC, has focused in researching different aspects of these issues and in particular the importance of awareness with regards to infection control and the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Cancer Control Programme, HSE. Quality Assurance standards in hospital pharmacy aseptic compounding units. | Health Service Executive | 03-JAN-22 | 30-APR-22 | €37,342.00 | |
| UCC COMH Employment Scholarship; Antimicrobial stewardship in primary care settings. | College of Medicine & Health | 01-APR-21 | €25,000.00 | ||
| Independent Medical Education Grant - CPD Asthma management programme for Project for Pharmacists and Physiotherapists | Industry Sponsor | 05-MAR-17 | €15,000.00 |
Publications
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2005) | 'The mar regulon' Barbosa, T.M. and Pomposiello, P.J. ; (2005) 'The mar regulon' In: Frontiers in Antibiotic Resistance: A Tribute to Stuart B. Levy. Washington, D. C: American Society for Microbiology. [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'Mechanisms of Gene Transfer and the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Spore Forming Organisms in the GI Tract' Mullany, P., Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P., and Roberts, A.P. (; (2004) 'Mechanisms of Gene Transfer and the Spread of Antibiotic Resistance in Spore Forming Organisms in the GI Tract' In: Bacterial spore formers: probiotics and emerging applications. London, United Kingdom: Horizon Bioscience. [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'Gut Sporeformers' Barbosa, T.M., Serra, C.R., and Henriques, A.O. ; (2004) 'Gut Sporeformers' In: Bacterial spore formers: probiotics and emerging applications. London, United Kingdom: Horizon Bioscience. [Details] |
Other Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2001) | 'Review: Antibiotic use and resistance: What lies beneath!' Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B.; (2001) 'Review: Antibiotic use and resistance: What lies beneath!' APUA (Alliance for Prudent Use of Antibiotics) Newsletter, 19 :1-3. [Details] | |
| (1999) | 'Published Abstract: Evidence for genetic exchange between bacteria from the rumen and from the human intestinal tract' Scott, K.P., Barbosa, T.M., Melville, C.M. and Flint, H.J.; (1999) 'Published Abstract: Evidence for genetic exchange between bacteria from the rumen and from the human intestinal tract' South African Journal of Animal Science, 29 :108-109. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Point prevalence audit surveys of respiratory tract infection consultations and antibiotic prescribing in primary care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland' Shah M;Fleming A;Barbosa TM;van der Velden AW;Parveen S;Vellinga A; (2023) 'Point prevalence audit surveys of respiratory tract infection consultations and antibiotic prescribing in primary care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland'. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'A novel Erythromycin resistance plasmid from Bacillus Sp. Strain HS24 Isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans' 3. Barbosa, T.M., Phelan, R.W., Leong, D., Morrissey, J.P., Adams, C., Dobson, A.D.W. and O’Gara, F. (2014) 'A novel Erythromycin resistance plasmid from Bacillus Sp. Strain HS24 Isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans'. Plos One, 9 ((12)) [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Sporulation during growth in a gut isolate of Bacillus subtilis' Serra C.;Earl A.;Barbosa T.;Kolter R.;Henriques A. (2014) 'Sporulation during growth in a gut isolate of Bacillus subtilis'. Journal of Bacteriology, 196 (23):4184-4196 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'A novel erythromycin resistance plasmid from Bacillus sp. strain HS24, isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans' Barbosa, T.M., Phelan, R.W., Leong, D., Morrissey, J.P., Adams., Dobson, A.D. and O'Gara, F. (2014) 'A novel erythromycin resistance plasmid from Bacillus sp. strain HS24, isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans'. Plos One, 9 (12) [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Sporulation during growth in a gut isolate of Bacillus subtilis' Serra CR, Earl AM, Barbosa TM, Kolter R, Henriques AO. (2014) 'Sporulation during growth in a gut isolate of Bacillus subtilis'. Journal of Bacteriology, 196 (23):4184-4196 [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Subtilomycin: A New Lantibiotic from Bacillus subtilis Strain MMA7 Isolated from the Marine Sponge Haliclona simulans' Phelan, R.W., Barret, M., Cotter, P.D., O’Connor, P.M., Chen, R., Morrissey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W., O’Gara, F., and Barbosa, T.M. (2013) 'Subtilomycin: A New Lantibiotic from Bacillus subtilis Strain MMA7 Isolated from the Marine Sponge Haliclona simulans'. Marine Drugs, 11 (6):1878-1898 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Pseudovibrio axinellae sp nov., isolated from an Irish marine sponge' O'Halloran, JA,Barbosa, TM,Morrissey, JP,Kennedy, J,Dobson, ADW,O'Gara, F (2013) 'Pseudovibrio axinellae sp nov., isolated from an Irish marine sponge'. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 63 :141-145 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Diversity and bioactive potential of endospore-forming bacteria cultured from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans' Phelan RW, O'Halloran JA, Kennedy J, Morrissey JP, Dobson AD, O'Gara F, Barbosa TM (2012) 'Diversity and bioactive potential of endospore-forming bacteria cultured from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans'. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 112 (1):65-78 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Pseudovibrio axinellae sp. nov., isolated from an Irish marine sponge' O'Halloran JA, Barbosa TM, Morrissey JP, Kennedy J, Dobson AD, O'Gara F (2012) 'Pseudovibrio axinellae sp. nov., isolated from an Irish marine sponge'. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2012) | 'Diversity and bioactive potential of endospore-forming bacteria cultured from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans, isolated from Irish waters and their bioactive potential' Phelan, RW., O'Halloran, JA., Kennedy, J., Morrissey, JP., Dobson ADW, O'Gara,F., Barbosa. T.M. (2012) 'Diversity and bioactive potential of endospore-forming bacteria cultured from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans, isolated from Irish waters and their bioactive potential'. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 112 (1):65-78 [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Tetracycline resistance-encoding plasmid from Bacillus sp. strain #24, isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans' Phelan, R.W., Clarke, C., Morrissey, J.P., Dobson, A.D., O'Gara, F., and Barbosa, T.M.; (2011) 'Tetracycline resistance-encoding plasmid from Bacillus sp. strain #24, isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 77 (1):327-329 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Diversity and antimicrobial activity of Pseudovibrio spp. from Irish marine sponges' O' Halloran, JA;Barbosa, TM;Morrissey, JP;Kennedy, J;O' Gara, F;Dobson, ADW (2011) 'Diversity and antimicrobial activity of Pseudovibrio spp. from Irish marine sponges'. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 110 :1495-1508 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Tetracycline Resistance-Encoding Plasmid from Bacillus sp. Strain #24, Isolated from the Marine Sponge Haliclona simulans' Phelan, RW,Clarke, C,Morrissey, JP,Dobson, ADW,O'Gara, F,Barbosa, TM; (2011) 'Tetracycline Resistance-Encoding Plasmid from Bacillus sp. Strain #24, Isolated from the Marine Sponge Haliclona simulans'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 77 :327-329 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'Isolation and characterisation of new thiamine-deregulated mutants of Bacillus subtilis' Schyns G., Potot S., Geng Y., Barbosa T.M., Henriques A., and Perkins J.B. (; (2005) 'Isolation and characterisation of new thiamine-deregulated mutants of Bacillus subtilis'. Journal of Bacteriology, 187 :8127-8136 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 'Screening for Bacillus isolates in the gastrointestinal tract of broilers' Barbosa, T.M., Serra, C.R., La Ragione, R.M., Woodward, M.J. and Henriques, A.O. ; (2005) 'Screening for Bacillus isolates in the gastrointestinal tract of broilers'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 71 :968-978 [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'The Escherichia coli transcriptional regulator MarA directly represses transcription of purA and hdeA' Schneiders, T., Barbosa, T.M., McMurry, L.M., and Levy, S.B.; (2004) 'The Escherichia coli transcriptional regulator MarA directly represses transcription of purA and hdeA'. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 279 :9037-9042 [Details] | |
| (2004) | 'Characterisation of Bacillus probiotics available for human use' Duc, L.H., Hong, H.A., Barbosa T.M., Henriques, A.O., and Cutting, S.M. ; (2004) 'Characterisation of Bacillus probiotics available for human use'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 70 :2161-2171 [Details] | |
| (2002) | 'Activation of the Escherichia coli nfnB gene by MarA through a highly divergent marbox in a class II promoter' Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B.; (2002) 'Activation of the Escherichia coli nfnB gene by MarA through a highly divergent marbox in a class II promoter'. Molecular Microbiology, 45 :191-202 [Details] | |
| (2000) | 'Occurrence of the new tetracycline resistance gene tet(W) in bacteria from the human gut' Scott, K.P., Melville, C.M., Barbosa, T.M., and Flint H.J.; (2000) 'Occurrence of the new tetracycline resistance gene tet(W) in bacteria from the human gut'. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 44 :775-777 [Details] | |
| (2000) | 'The impact of antibiotic use on resistance development and persistence - Review' Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B.; (2000) 'The impact of antibiotic use on resistance development and persistence - Review'. Drug Resistance Updates, 3 :303-311 [Details] | |
| (2000) | 'Differential expression of over 60 chromosomal genes in Escherichia coli by constitutive expression of MarA' Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B. ; (2000) 'Differential expression of over 60 chromosomal genes in Escherichia coli by constitutive expression of MarA'. Journal of Bacteriology, 182 :3467-3474 [Details] | |
| (1999) | 'Nomenclature for new tetracycline resistance determinants' Levy, S.B., McMurry, L.M., Barbosa, T.M., Burdett, V., Courvalin, P., Hillen, W., Roberts, M.C., Rood, J.I. and Taylor, D.E.; (1999) 'Nomenclature for new tetracycline resistance determinants'. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 43 :1523-1524 [Details] | |
| (1999) | 'Evidence for recent intergeneric transfer of a new tetracycline resistance gene, tet(W), isolated from Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens, and the occurrence of tet(O) in ruminal bacteria' Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P. and Flint H.J.; (1999) 'Evidence for recent intergeneric transfer of a new tetracycline resistance gene, tet(W), isolated from Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens, and the occurrence of tet(O) in ruminal bacteria'. Environmental Microbiology, 1 :53-64 [Details] | |
| (1997) | 'High-frequency transfer of a naturally occurring chromosomal tetracycline resistance element in the ruminal anaerobe Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens' Scott, K.P., Barbosa, T.M., Forbes, K.J. and Flint H.J. ; (1997) 'High-frequency transfer of a naturally occurring chromosomal tetracycline resistance element in the ruminal anaerobe Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens'. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 63 :3405-3411 [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Spring Conference 2023 Fleming A, Monaghan A, Benjamin Payne N, Shah M, Barbosa TM. (2023) A qualitative study investigating the views of nurses and doctors on the management of urinary tract infections in long-term care facilities British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Spring Conference 2023 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management Conference Fleming A, Barbosa TM, O'Driscoll Casanoves P (2022) Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship educational competency frameworks for undergraduate healthcare education Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management Conference [Details] | |
| (2022) | British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Winter Conference 2021 Fleming A, Keane O, Nguyen L, Burke D, Barbosa TM. (2022) A qualitative exploration of antimicrobial stewardship and resistance education in undergraduate healthcare professional programmes British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Winter Conference 2021 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Winter conference Barbosa TM, Fleming A, Crowley E, O'Connor A, Costello L, McCarthy S. (2022) An evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship education in the School of Pharmacy of an Irish university—a mixed methods study British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Winter conference [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management - PRIMM 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual, 11 June 2021: Big Data: Is it the Future of Medicines Optimisation? O'Reilly A, Barbosa TM, Fleming A. (2021) An investigation of the impact of a pharmacist led education intervention to promote the use of electronic antibacterial prescribing features in an Irish hospital Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management - PRIMM 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Virtual, 11 June 2021: Big Data: Is it the Future of Medicines Optimisation? [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | INHED 2021 Barbosa TM, Fleming A, Crowley E, O'Connor A, Costello L, McCarthy S. (2021) An evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship education in the School of Pharmacy UCC: a mixed methods evaluation INHED 2021 Dublin virtual, [Details] | |
| (2020) | Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management (PRIMM) 31st Annual Scientific meeting Jan2020 Barbosa TM, O'Regan U, Fleming A. (2020) A national survey of Irish community pharmacists' antimicrobial stewardship views and activity Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management (PRIMM) 31st Annual Scientific meeting Jan2020 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management (PRIMM) 31st Annual Scientific meeting Jan2020 Barbosa TM, O'Regan U, Fleming A. (2020) A study of antibiotic use in an Irish community pharmacy Prescribing and Research in Medicines Management (PRIMM) 31st Annual Scientific meeting Jan2020 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference. (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK). International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 22, Supplement 1, 5 Barbosa, T.M., Dillon, S. and Byrne, S. (2014) Antibiotic usage in community acquired respiratory infections – patient’s perceptions and education on antibiotic usage and resistance Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference. (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK). International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 22, Supplement 1, 5 [Details] | |
| (2014) | Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference. (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK). International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 22, Supplement 1, 30 Ahern, E., Relihan, E., Treacy, V. and Barbosa. T.M. (2014) Optimisation of dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring of gentamicin and vancomycin at a tertiary hospital Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference. (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK). International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 22, Supplement 1, 30 [Details] | |
| (2011) | Eurocereal 2011 Henriques S. S., *Sousa-Gallagher M. J., Barbosa T. M., Gomes A. M. (2011) Incorporation of encapsulated probiotics in a cereal bar: Viability assessment after food processing and during storage Eurocereal 2011 Champden BRI, , 06-DEC-11 - 07-DEC-11 [Details] | |
| (2005) | 3rd Conference on Functional Genomics of Gram-Positive Microorganisms. Abstract P52 Serra C.R., Barbosa, T.M., and Henriques A.O. ; (2005) Constitutive sporulation in a gastro-intestinal isolate of Bacillus subtilis 3rd Conference on Functional Genomics of Gram-Positive Microorganisms. Abstract P52 San Diego, California, USA, [Details] | |
| (2005) | Proceedings of the MICRO'05-BIOTEC'05. Abstract P44 Serra C.R., Barbosa, T.M., and Henriques A.O. ; (2005) Regulatory circuits involved in the initiation of spore development in undomesticated Bacillus subtilis Proceedings of the MICRO'05-BIOTEC'05. Abstract P44 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, [Details] | |
| (2005) | 3rd Conference on Functional Genomics of Gram-Positive Microorganisms. Abstract T78 Schyns G., Potot S., Geng Y., Barbosa T.M., Henriques A., and Perkins J.B.; (2005) New Bacillus subtilis deregulated mutants support the riboswitch mechanism of thiamine gene regulation 3rd Conference on Functional Genomics of Gram-Positive Microorganisms. Abstract T78 San Diego, California, USA, [Details] | |
| (2004) | XIV National Congress of Biochemistry. Abstract PG.9 Serra C.R., Barbosa, T.M., and Henriques A.O. ; (2004) The initiation of sporulation in undomesticated Bacillus subtilis XIV National Congress of Biochemistry. Abstract PG.9 Vilamoura, Portugal, [Details] | |
| (2004) | EMBO Conference on Molecular Microbiology: Exploring Prokaryotic Diversity. Abstract p80 Barbosa, T.M., Serra C.R. and Henriques A.O.; (2004) Gut Sporeformers EMBO Conference on Molecular Microbiology: Exploring Prokaryotic Diversity. Abstract p80 EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, [Details] | |
| (2003) | In Proceedings of the National Congress of Microbiology- MICRO'03. Abstract F28 Barbosa, T.M., Serra C. R. and Henriques A.O. ; (2003) Bacillus spores as animal feed additives: unravelling the mechanisms for their protective effects In Proceedings of the National Congress of Microbiology- MICRO'03. Abstract F28 Tomar, Portugal, [Details] | |
| (2003) | FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists. Applications and Systematics of Bacillus and Relatives Symposium. Abstract p9 Barbosa, T.M., La Ragione, R.M., Woodward M.J. and Henriques A.O.; (2003) Gut sporeformers from poultry: isolation, characterisation and potential use as probiotics FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists. Applications and Systematics of Bacillus and Relatives Symposium. Abstract p9 Ljubljana, Slovenia, [Details] | |
| (2002) | XIII Congresso Nacional de Bioquímica. Abstract S13 (CS1) Barbosa, T.M. and Henriques A.O.; (2002) Isolation and characterisation of gut sporeformers from poultry: Potential use as probiotics XIII Congresso Nacional de Bioquímica. Abstract S13 (CS1) Lisbon, Portugal, [Details] | |
| (2001) | Society for applied microbiology summer conference: Antibiotic and biocide resistance in bacteria. Abstract P39 Scott, K.P., Barbosa, T.M., Melville, C.M. and Flint H.J.; (2001) Obligately anaerobic members of the gut commensal microflora harbour tetracycline resistance genes identical to those found on human pathogens Society for applied microbiology summer conference: Antibiotic and biocide resistance in bacteria. Abstract P39 Swansea, UK, [Details] | |
| (2000) | Proceedings of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Meeting Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B. ; (2000) Expression of multiple chromosomal genes in Escherichia coli mediated by MarA, a global transcriptional regulator Proceedings of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Meeting Boston, USA, [Details] | |
| (1999) | 99th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Abstract A42 Barbosa, T.M. and Levy, S.B.; (1999) Genetic analysis of the Shigella flexneri mar locus 99th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Abstract A42 Chicago, USA, [Details] | |
| (1998) | 2nd World Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Infections. Abstract Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P. and Flint H.J.; (1998) vidence for a novel tetracycline resistance gene, tet(W), in the rumen anaerobe Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens, located on a conjugative transposon 2nd World Congress on Anaerobic Bacteria and Infections. Abstract Nice, France, [Details] | |
| (1997) | Proceedings of the Evolution of the Rumen Microbial Ecosystem Symposium. Abstract Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P., Forbes, K.J., and Flint H.J. ; (1997) A novel mobile chromosomal element conferring TcR in rumen Butyrivibrio species Proceedings of the Evolution of the Rumen Microbial Ecosystem Symposium. Abstract Aberdeen, UK, [Details] | |
| (1997) | Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress on Microbial Ecology and Disease. Abstract Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P. and Flint H.J. ; (1997) A new TcR gene on a mobile chromosomal element present in obligate anaerobic bacteria from the rumen Proceedings of the 22nd International Congress on Microbial Ecology and Disease. Abstract Florida, USA, [Details] | |
| (1996) | 12th European Meeting on Bacterial Gene Transfer and Expression. Abstract Barbosa, T.M., Scott, K.P., Forbes, K. and Flint H.J.; (1996) Transferable genetic elements in rumen Butyrivibrio species 12th European Meeting on Bacterial Gene Transfer and Expression. Abstract Siena, Italy, [Details] |
Abstract
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2022) | A clinical and cost analysis of medication reconciliation by clinical pharmacists on hospital discharge. Browne, G;Keane, M;Barbosa, TM (2022) A clinical and cost analysis of medication reconciliation by clinical pharmacists on hospital discharge. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2022) | Delayed antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections: A qualitative study of general practitioners' views and experiences in Ireland. Barbosa, TM;Crosse, C (2022) Delayed antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections: A qualitative study of general practitioners' views and experiences in Ireland. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2022) | Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship educational competency frameworks for undergraduate healthcare education. Fleming, A;Barbosa, TM;Casanoves, PO (2022) Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship educational competency frameworks for undergraduate healthcare education. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2022) | P03 A qualitative exploration of antimicrobial stewardship and resistance education in undergraduate healthcare professional programmes. Fleming, A;Keane, O;Nguyen, L;Burke, D;Barbosa, TM (2022) P03 A qualitative exploration of antimicrobial stewardship and resistance education in undergraduate healthcare professional programmes. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | An evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship education in the School of Pharmacy of an Irish university-a mixed methods study. Barbosa, TM;Fleming, A;Crowley, E;O'Connor, A;Costello, L;McCarthy, S (2022) An evaluation of antimicrobial stewardship education in the School of Pharmacy of an Irish university-a mixed methods study. OXFORD: Abstract [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2021) | An investigation of the impact of a pharmacist led education intervention to promote the use of electronic antibacterial prescribing features in an Irish hospital. O'Reilly, A;Barbosa, TM;Bergin, C;Carr, B;Kelly, M;Melanophy, G;Fleming, A (2021) An investigation of the impact of a pharmacist led education intervention to promote the use of electronic antibacterial prescribing features in an Irish hospital. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2020) | Prescribing pattern of highly active antiretroviral therapy in an outpatient Genitourinary and Infectious Disease Department in Ireland. Barbosa, TM;Moriarty, M;Kelly, S;Bergin, C;Kelly, M (2020) Prescribing pattern of highly active antiretroviral therapy in an outpatient Genitourinary and Infectious Disease Department in Ireland. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2020) | A study of antibiotic use in an Irish community pharmacy. Barbosa, TM;O'Regan, U;Fleming, A (2020) A study of antibiotic use in an Irish community pharmacy. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2020) | A national survey of Irish community pharmacists' antimicrobial stewardship views and activity. Barbosa, TM;O'Regan, U;Fleming, A (2020) A national survey of Irish community pharmacists' antimicrobial stewardship views and activity. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] | |
| (2019) | Assessment of the impact of a clinical pharmacy service in the emergency department of an acute teaching hospital in Ireland. Barbosa, TM;Relihan, E;Melanophy, G;Keaveney, L (2019) Assessment of the impact of a clinical pharmacy service in the emergency department of an acute teaching hospital in Ireland. HOBOKEN: Abstract [Details] |
Unpublished Reports
| Year | Publication | |
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| (1999) | Gene transfer in the gut. Flint, H.J., Scott, K.P., Barbosa, T.M., Devilland, E. and Mercer, D.K.; (1999) Gene transfer in the gut. Unpublished Reports [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Aurora Leadership Programme for Women Scholarship 2018-19 | UCC | |
| 1997 | Cuthbertson Prize (this prize is given annually to recognize the outstanding contribution of a PhD student). | Governing Body of the Rowett Research Institute |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland | Member | / | |
| British Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Member | / | |
| European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases | Member | / |
Patents
| Patent Number | Title | Granted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WO2001070776A3 | Nimr compositions and their methods of use | 09-JAN-03 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork | Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy and Director MSc Clinical Pharmacy | 01-JAN-18 / | |
| College of Medicine and Health, UCC | Director of Graduate Education | 01-NOV-14 / 28-FEB-18 | |
| School of Pharmacy, UCC | Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy | 01-SEP-12 / 31-MAY-13 | |
| School of Pharmacy, University College Cork | MSc Clinical Pharmacy Course Co-ordinator | 01-SEP-11 / 31-DEC-17 | |
| University College Cork | Lecturer in Microbiology | 01-SEP-08 / 31-MAR-12 | |
| University College Cork | Lecturer in Microbiology | 01-OCT-06 / 30-JUN-07 | |
| University College Cork | Post-doctoral Researcher | 01-MAY-06 / 30-SEP-06 | |
| ITQB, UNL, Portugal | Post-doctoral Researcher | 01-MAR-02 / 31-MAR-06 | |
| Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston | Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate | 01-SEP-98 / 31-JAN-02 |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Pharmacy Board | Member | / | |
| School of Pharmacy Social Research Ethics Committee | Member | / | |
| School of Pharmacy Teaching & Curriculum Committee | Member | / | |
| Latin America Regional Working Group, UCC | Member | / | |
| Graduate School Committee, CoMH | Chair | 2014 / 2018 | |
| College Teaching and Curriculum Committee, CoMH | Member | 2014 / 2018 | |
| Academic Council Graduate Studies Committee (ACGSC), UCC | Member | 2014 / 2018 | |
| CPD Directorate, UCC | Member | 2014 / 2018 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | University College Cork | Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Ed. | Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | |
| 1998 | University of Aberdeen, Scotland | PhD | Molecular Microbiology | |
| 1994 | University of Aberdeen, Scotland | MSc | Analytical Chemistry | |
| 1993 | University of Porto, Portugal | BSc Pharm | B.Pharm. |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2014) | HPAI annual education conference, Ahern, E., Barbosa, T.M., Relihan, E. and Treacy, V. (2014) Are we dosing gentamicin and vancomycin appropriately?. [Poster Presentation], HPAI annual education conference, Dublin, Ireland . [Details] | |
| (2014) | BSAC Spring meeting, Ahern, E., Relihan, E., Treacy, V. and Barbosa, T.M. (2014) Are the appropriate staff group performing serum sampling for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of gentamicin and vancomycin?. [Poster Presentation], BSAC Spring meeting, London, UK . [Details] | |
| (2014) | HPAI annual education conference, Ahern, E., Relihan, E., Treacy, V. and Barbosa, T.M. (2014) Are the appropriate staff group performing serum sampling for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of gentamicin and vancomycin?. [Poster Presentation], HPAI annual education conference, Dublin, Ireland . [Details] | |
| (2014) | Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference, Barbosa, T.M.*, Dillon, S. and Byrne, S. (2014) Antibiotic usage in community acquired respiratory infections – patient’s perceptions and education on antibiotic usage and resistance. [Oral Presentation], Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK . [Details] | |
| (2014) | Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference, Ahern, E., Relihan, E., Treacy, V. and Barbosa, T.M (2014) Optimisation of dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring of gentamicin and vancomycin at a tertiary hospital. [Poster Presentation], Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK . [Details] | |
| (2014) | BSAC Spring meeting, Ahern, E., Barbosa, T.M., Relihan, E. and Treacy, V. (2014) Are we dosing gentamicin and vancomycin appropriately?. [Poster Presentation], BSAC Spring meeting, London, UK . [Details] | |
| (2013) | The 6th International conference on marine bioprospecting,, Phelan, R.W., Morrisssey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W., O’Gara, F. and Barbosa, T.M. (2013) Subtilomycin: a novel lantibiotic from Bacillus subtilis strain MMA7 isolated from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans. Metabolomics as a tool in the identification and production of new-marine derived antibiotics from sponges and endosymbiotic bacteria. [Oral Presentation], The 6th International conference on marine bioprospecting,, Norway . [Details] | |
| (2013) | HPAI annual education conference, Gray, S., Carr, B., Barbosa, T.M. and Tracy, V. (2013) Current prescribing practices for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome in St. James’s hospital and determination of the suitability of a symptom-triggered regimen using the clinical institute withdrawal assessment for alcohol (revised) scale. [Poster Presentation], HPAI annual education conference, Dublin, Ireland . [Details] | |
| (2013) | Genomic analysis of bioactive-producing Bacillus subtilis marine sponge isolates, . Phelan, R.W., Morrissey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W., O’Gara, F. and Barbosa, T.M (2013) . SGM Autumn Conference, University of Sussex, United Kingdom. [Oral Presentation], Genomic analysis of bioactive-producing Bacillus subtilis marine sponge isolates, UK , 02-SEP-14 - 04-SEP-14. [Details] | |
| (2012) | Joint SGM/FEMS Irish Division Symposium, Marine Microbiology and Biotechnology, Mooij, M., Harrington, C., O’Halloran, J., Phelan, R., Barbosa, T., Morrissey, J., Dobson, A.D.W. and O’Gara, F (2012) New therapeutic options for treating lung infections: marine-derived bioactive compounds. [Oral Presentation], Joint SGM/FEMS Irish Division Symposium, Marine Microbiology and Biotechnology, Cork , 14-NOV-13 - 16-NOV-13. [Details] | |
| (2011) | EuroCereals 2011, Henriques S. S., *Sousa-Gallagher M. J., Barbosa T. M., Gomes A. M. (2011) Incorporation of encapsulated probiotics in a cereal bar: Viability assessment after food processing and during storage. [Oral Presentation], EuroCereals 2011, Champden BRI , 06-DEC-11 - 07-DEC-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | SGM Irish Division Meeting, Phelan, R.W., Morrissey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W., O’Gara, F. and Barbosa, T. ( (2011) Characterisation of the antimicrobial activity associated with Bacillus subtilis strain MM7 isolated from marine sponge Haliclona simulans. [Oral Presentation], SGM Irish Division Meeting, Queens University Belfast , 19-APR-11 - 20-APR-11. [Details] | |
| (2011) | 40th Annual UCC Food Research Conference, Macedo, I.S.M., Sousa Gallagher M.J. and Byrne, E.P; (2011) Incorporation of probiotics in a granulated cereal product: technological hurdles. [Peer Reviewed Published Proceedings], 40th Annual UCC Food Research Conference, UCC , 31-MAR-11 - 01-APR-11. [Details] | |
| (2010) | . Society for General Microbiology-Spring Meeting, Barbosa, T.M., Phelan, R.W., Blake, B., Kennedy, J., Morrissey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W. and O’Gara, F. (2010) Sporeformers from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans with potential biotechnological and biopharmaceutical applications. [Oral Presentation], . Society for General Microbiology-Spring Meeting, Edinburgh,Scotland . [Details] | |
| (2010) | 9th International Marine Biotechnology Conference, Mooij, M.J., O’Halloran, J., Barbosa, T., Morrissey, J., Dobson, A,D.W. and O’Gara, F (2010) Identification of marine-derived modulators of microbial signalling. [Oral Presentation], 9th International Marine Biotechnology Conference, Quingdao, China , 08-OCT-10 - 12-OCT-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | Society for General Microbiology-Spring Meeting, Mooij, M.J., O'Halloran, J., Barbosa, T., Morrisey, J.P., Dobson, A.D.W., and O'Gara, F (2010) Identification of marine-derived modulators of microbial signalling. [Oral Presentation], Society for General Microbiology-Spring Meeting, Edinburgh,Scotland , 29-MAR-10 - 01-APR-14. [Details] | |
| (2010) | 9th International Marine Biotechnology Conference, Mooij, M.J., O'Halloran, J., Barbosa, T., Morrissey, J., Dobson, A., and O'Gara, F. ; (2010) Identification of Marine-derived Modulators of Microbial Signalling. [Oral Presentation], 9th International Marine Biotechnology Conference, Qingdao (CN) , 08-OCT-10 - 12-OCT-10. [Details] | |
| (2009) | 2nd Annual Beaufort Marine Biodiscovery Research Workshop, Mooij, M.J., O'Halloran, J., Barbosa, T., Kennedy, J., Morrissey, J., Dobson, A., and O'Gara, F.; (2009) Mechanisms of cell signalling in microorganisms relevant to marine environments. [Oral Presentation], 2nd Annual Beaufort Marine Biodiscovery Research Workshop, Queen's University, Belfast (UK) , 10-DEC-09 - 11-DEC-09. [Details] | |
| (2009) | 2nd Annual Beaufort Marine Biodiscovery Research Workshop, Barbosa, T.M., Phelan, R.W., Blake, M., Kennedy, J., Morrissey, J., Dobson, A.D.W., and O'Gara, F.; (2009) Isolation and Characterisation of Spore-forming Bacteria from the Marine Sponge Haliclona Simulans with Promising Bioactive Properties. [Poster Presentation], 2nd Annual Beaufort Marine Biodiscovery Research Workshop, Queen's University, Belfast (UK) , 10-DEC-09 - 11-DEC-09. [Details] | |
| (2003) | FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists. Applications and Systematics of Bacillus and Relatives Symposium, Barbosa, T.M. ; (2003) Gut sporeformers from poultry: isolation, characterisation and potential use as probiotics. [Oral Presentation], FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists. Applications and Systematics of Bacillus and Relatives Symposium, Ljubljana, Slovenia , 30-JUN-03 - 30-JUN-03. [Details] |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Fluent | Fluent | Fluent | |
| Portuguese | Fluent | Fluent | Fluent | |
| Italian | Functional | Functional | Functional |
Outreach Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
STE(A)M in Junior Cycle 2020 and 2021 CPD Calendar programme coordinated by the Department of Education JCT Support Services - facilitated workshops for secondary school teachers on the topic of Antibiotics and AMR https://jct.ie/steAm/cpd_workshops_steAm_2020_2021 | |
2019 (June) Cork Carnival of Science. The day involved engaging with young people on microbes, hygiene and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. Sponsor: Cork City Council and SFI, attended by more than 10,000 people. | |
2019 - Engaging the Public on Bugs, Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance! A public engagement event on microbes, antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance, as part of the Carrigaline Community First Responders’ CPR Awareness Day, which was attended by more than 1000 people. | |
2018 Lecture on the career of a pharmacist to those in transition year. Careers day. Presentation Brother College, Cork. | |
2018 - School outreach seminar on antibiotic resistance and appropriate use of antibiotics, Cork Educate Together National School, November 2018. | |
2015 and 2017- School outreach workshop on Microbes and Microscopes, Cork Educate Together National School | |
2012 Seminars and workshops to primary school students in the area of microbes, infection and antimicrobials. | |
2007 - Delivered the MRSA superbug workshop. UCC Summer Academy. | |
2006 - Scientific advisor to a secondary school -based research project entitled “Antibiotic resistance: a phenomenon with a genetic origin” that was funded by the Portuguese government to bring living science into the wider community. |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boolean | Referee | - | |
| Canadian Journal Of Microbiology | Referee | - | |
| Archives Of Microbiology | Referee | - | |
| Plos One | Referee | - | |
| Fems Microbiology Letters | Referee | - | |
| Marine Drugs | Referee | - | |
| Journal Of Applied Microbiology | Referee | - |
Teaching Activities
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Silvino Manuel da Silva Henriques | UCC | Msc | Incorporation of Probiotics In Cereal Bars: Technological Viability and Stability | |
| 2014 | Robert W. Phelan | UCC | PhD | Exploiting the Bioactive Potential of Marine Sponge Microbiota |
Research Information
Internal Collaborators
| Name | Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Aoife Fleming | University College Cork | IRELAND |
External Collaborators
| Name | Organisation / Institute | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Akke Vellinga | University College Dublin | IRELAND | |
| Dr Marta Wanat | University of Oxford | UNITED KINGDOM | |
| Dr Sibyl Anthierens | University of Antwerp | BELGIUM |
Contact details
- Teresa Barbosa
- t.Barbosa@ucc.ie
- +353-21-490-3000
- Lecturer , ,
- t.barbosa@ucc.ie
- +353-21-490-1792