Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou
Academic clinical lecturer and specialty registrar in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases with research on the microbiome and coiner of the term 'microbiotoxicity', providing expert microbiology commentary during the episode.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 34min
70: Strep on the GAS!
Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou, a PhD candidate and registrar in infectious diseases, joins Chrissie Jones, an associate professor of pediatric infectious diseases, to tackle the surge in Group A Streptococcus cases in the UK. They delve into differentiating viral from bacterial pharyngitis, effective swabbing practices, and antibiotic treatment strategies. They also address alternative antibiotics, the implications of macrolide resistance, and why clindamycin is crucial in severe cases. Lastly, they explore the global burden of GAS and ongoing efforts for a vaccine.
Feb 9, 2026 • 47min
131. Biocide Bashing
Anastasia “Tash” Theodosiou, a clinical microbiologist researching the microbiome, and Natalie Bennett, a Green peer and consumer-products regulator, discuss consumer biocides. They explain what biocides are, regulatory confusion, marketing claims like “kills 99.9%”, microbiome harms and resistance pathways. They also cover real-world examples, the proposed Biocides Bill and why some treated products may fail necessity tests.
