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My PhD thesis defined the role of the Streptococcus pneumoniae capsule on pneumococcal interactions with complement factors and phagocytes. This demonstrated that resistance to complement mediated immunity is associated with capsular serotype, showing relatively invasive strains of pneumococcus are more resistant to complement-mediated immunity.
I undertake research examining trends in adult pneumonia, investigating the epidemiology of respiratory infection. I am particularly interested in how S. pneumoniae disease may be changing in response to COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccination, as well as determining the consequences of acute viral and bacterial infection for patients and improving outcomes for these patients.
Key Research Projects
The Avon CAP Study
I am the Principal Investigator for The Avon CAP study. This study seeks to determine the burden of adult acute respiratory disease and assess how the emergence of COVID-19 may lead to changes in adult respiratory disease. By conducting comprehensive surveillance at both acute care NHS Trusts in Bristol, we aim to estimate accurate incidence for acute lower respiratory tract disease and determine the effect the current and novel vaccination would impact patient morbidity and mortality.
Invasive Pneumococcal Disease
I lead a retrospective cohort study, assessing invasive pneumococcal disease in Bristol, UK. The study aims to determine if the clinical phenotype and epidemiology of Streptococcus pneumoniae is changing over time.
Acute Exacerbations of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
I lead a study examining patient hospitalised with exacerbations or respiratory deteriorations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The study aims to examine what factors affect patient outcomes.
Keywords
- Respiratory Medicine
- Pulmonary Infection
- Pneumonia
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Research output
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Effectiveness of BNT162b2 and ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 COVID-19 vaccination at preventing hospitalisations in people aged at least 80 years: a test-negative, case-control study
Hyams, C., Marlow, R. D., Maseko, Z., King, J. N., Ward, L., Fox, K., Heath, R., Turner, A., Friedrich, Z., Morrison, L., Ruffino, G., Antico, R. S., Adegbite, D. S., Szasz-Benczur, Z., Garcia Gonzalez, M., Oliver, J. L., Danon, L. & Finn, A. H. R., Nov 2021, In: The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 21, 11, p. 1539-1548 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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The Streptococcus pneumoniae capsule inhibits complement activity and neutrophil phagocytosis by multiple mechanisms.
Hyams, C., Camberlein, E., Cohen, JM., Bax, K. & Brown, JS., Feb 2010, In: Infection and Immunity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Effects of Streptococcus pneumoniae strain background on complement resistance.
Hyams, C., Opel, S., Hanage, W., Yuste, J., Bax, K., Henriques-Normark, B., Spratt, BG. & Brown, JS., 2011, In: PLoS ONE.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
24 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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RCP Turner-Warwick Lectureship 2020
Hyams, Catherine (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants
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BALR Young Scientist Award
Hyams, Catherine (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prizes, Medals, Awards and Grants
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Activities
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British Thoracic Society (External organisation)
Catherine Hyams (Advisor)
Sep 2021 → …Activity: Membership types › Advisory work for/on national or international committee or working group
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British Thoracic Society (External organisation)
Catherine Hyams (Advisor)
2021 → 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel
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Academic Respiratory Unit (Organisational unit)
Catherine Hyams (Advisor)
2018 → 2024Activity: Membership types › Advisory work for/on national or international committee or working group