Dr Sarah Maddocks
Reader in Microbiology and Infection
Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences
Research Publications
Therapeutic potential, antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria, and modes of action of WKK10 and WRR10, novel cationic antimicrobial peptides
Phosri, S., Tastub, S., Intharuksa, A., Techarang, T., Srisucharitpanit, K., Hooper, S. E. & Theansungnoen, T., 6 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Bioorganic chemistry. 165, p. 108965Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Antimicrobial Efficacy and Stability of an N-Chlorotaurine Gel for Chronic Wound Treatment
Thomas, Z. M., Staudinger, G. J., Hooper, S. E., Williams, J. F. & Robins, L. I., 5 Sept 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 17, p. 8677 1 p., 8677.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Topical Molecular Iodine: An Optimal Biocide Constrained by Inadequate Formulations
Kessler, J. & Hooper, S. E., 19 May 2025, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26, 10, p. 4853 1 p., 4853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Myxobacteria from soil can substantially reduce the bacterial load in a wound infection model
Arakal, B. S., Rowlands, R. S., Maddocks, S. E., Whitworth, D. E., James, P. E. & Livingstone, P. G., 6 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 136, 1, lxae315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Standardization of Gaseous Ozone Disinfectant Efficacy, Recommendations of Methods and Conditions for Future Comparative Studies
Hamid, Z., Meyrick, B., Heath, E., Macleod, J., Hooper, S., Prince, M. & Blaxland, J., 26 Nov 2024, In: Ozone: Science and Engineering. 47, 1, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activity against Acne-Causing Bacteria and Phytochemical Analysis of Galangal (Alpinia galanga) and Bitter Ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) Extracts
Na Nongkhai, T., Maddocks, S. E., Phosri, S., Sangthong, S., Pintathong, P., Chaiwut, P., Chandarajoti, K., Nahar, L., Sarker, S. D. & Theansungnoen, T., 10 Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25, 20, p. 10869 1 p., 10869.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Long-Term Stability and Efficacy of NCT Solutions
Staudinger, G. J., Thomas, Z. M., Hooper, S. E., Williams, J. F. & Robins, L. I., 10 Aug 2024, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25, 16, p. 8745 1 p., 8745.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Corallococcus senghenyddensis sp. nov., a myxobacterium with potent antimicrobial activity
Arakal, B. S., Rowlands, R. S., McCarthy, M., Whitworth, D. E., Maddocks, S. E., James, P. E. & Livingstone, P. G., 22 Apr 2024, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 135, 5, lxae102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Modification of Superabsorbent Polymer Granules and Fibers for Antimicrobial Efficacy and Malodor Control
Robins, L. I., Contreras, L., Clark, A., Kim, K.-T., Nedelea, A.-G., Gullickson, G., Maddocks, S. E. & Williams, J. F., 22 Feb 2024, In: ACS Omega. 9, 9, p. 10201-10206 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
A Synthetic Polymicrobial Community Biofilm Model Demonstrates Spatial Partitioning, Tolerance to Antimicrobial Treatment, Reduced Metabolism, and Small Colony Variants Typical of Chronic Wound Biofilms
Khalid, A., Cookson, A. R., Whitworth, D. E., Beeton, M. L., Robins, L. I. & Maddocks, S. E., 10 Jan 2023, In: Pathogens. 12, 1, 118.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review