Centre for Health Immunology Microbiology and Environment (CHIME)

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

Located within the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciencesthe Centre for Health Immunology Microbiology and Environment (CHIME), was established following the amalgamation of the Occupational and Environmental Public Health R&I group and the Microbiology and Infection R&I group. CHIME brings together expertise in areas that impact positively on population health with particular expertise in occupational, environmental and public health issues including the prevention of communicable disease, water and air quality, living conditions, working conditions and food safety; Bioaerosol assessment and control, decontamination using ozone (https://ozoneresearchgroup.co.uk/) and innovative ways of identifying and diagnosing infection and implementation of novel infection control strategies using contemporary antimicrobial treatments.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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