Microbiology (Virology and Serology)

Microbiologists are scientists who study organisms too small to see with the naked eye. They examine samples for bacteria, viruses and fungi and help doctors diagnose, treat, prevent and control infections.

The Microbiology service is a comprehensive, clinically led service provided for Bacteriology, Virology (including Molecular services), Mycology and Parasitology. Clinical advice is also available for Infection Prevention and Control.

Epidemiology data is routinely sent to the Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre (PHE) at Colindale, London

The Laboratory is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and participates in all relevant External Quality Assurances schemes.

The laboratory has accredited training status for Medical, Clinical Scientist and Biomedical Scientist training.

For contractual purposes each request accepted by the laboratory for examination(s) shall be considered an agreement.

Our team

Dr Rob Porter: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Head of Department

Dr Cressida Auckland: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead

Dr Marina Morgan: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Training lead

Dr George Trafford: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / TB (Tuberculosis) Lead / Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control

Dr Jennifer Poyner: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead

Dr Matt Kennedy: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead

Dr Mel Munang: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection

Dr Jeremy Day: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection

Dr David Richards: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control

Dr Tom Lewis: Consultant in Clinical Microbiology and Infection / Laboratory Lead

Amy Denman: Microbiology Services Manager

Where to find us

RD&E Wonford, Barrack Rd, Exeter EX2 5DW

Old Pathology Laboratory Building