By Professor Mark Duncan Willcox

Book Chapters

Kalaiselvan P; Tummanapalli SS; Willcox MDP, 2025, 'Hydrogel and silicone hydrogel contact lenses for planned extended wear', in Specialty Contact Lenses, pp. 55 - 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-87929-3.00016-5

Dutta D; Chen R; Kumar N; Willcox M, 2019, 'Antimicrobial Biomaterials in Ophthalmology', in Domb A; Reddy KK; Farah S (ed.), Antimicrobial Materials for Biomedical Applications, Royal Society of Chemistry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781788012638-00228

Garrett Q; Willcox M, 2015, 'Betaine, Osmoprotection, and Health of the Ocular Surface in Dry Eye Disease', in Betaine Chemistry, Analysis, Function and Effects, Royal Society of Chemistry, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/9781782628446

Ho KKK; Kutty SK; Chan D; Chen R; Willcox MDP; Kumar N, 2015, 'Development of fimbrolides, halogenated furanones and their derivatives as antimicrobial agents', in Antibacterial Surfaces, pp. 149 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18594-1_8

Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2013, 'Contact Lens-Related Corneal Infections', in Tasman W; Jaeger EA (ed.), Foundations of Clinical Ophthalmology, Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia

You J; Cozzi PJ; Fitzgerald A; Walsh B; Russell PJ; Willcox M; Graham P; Li Y, 2013, 'Tear as a source of protein biomarkers for human disease diagnosis and prognosis', in Makowski G (ed.),

You J; Cozzi PJ; Fitzgerald A; Walsh B; Russell ; Willcox MD; Li Y, 2012, 'Prostate Cancer Biomarkers and the Emerging Proteomic Techniques Used in Biomarker Research', in Watanabe HS (ed.), Horizons in Cancer Research Vol 47, Nova Science Publishers Inc, New York, pp. 1 - 36, https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=27295

Aristoteli L; Willcox M, 2005, 'Adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to a high molecular weight glycoprotein species in human tears', in Ioseliani OR (ed.), Focus on Eye Research, Nova Science Publishers, New York, pp. 201 - 215

Glasson MJ; Stapleton FJ; Keay LJ; Ball MS; Willcox MD, 2005, 'Effect of contact lens wear on the pre-corneal tear film', in Zierhut M; Stern M; Sullivan D (ed.), Immunology of the lacrimal gland, tear film and ocular, Taylor & Francis, UK, pp. 239 - 254

Willcox M; Sankaridurg P; Zhu H; Hume E; Cole N; Conibear T; Glasson M; Harmis N; Stapleton F, 2004, 'Inflammation and infection and effects of the closed eye', in Sweeney D (ed.), Silicone Hydrogels: continuous wear contact lenses, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, pp. 90 - 125

Willcox M; Harmis N; Zhu H; Cowell B; Stapleton F, 2004, 'Microbiology of contact lenses', in Bennett E; Weissman B (ed.), Clinical Contact Lens Practice, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, pp. 87 - 102

Willcox MDP, 2003, 'Chapter 3 Pathogenesis of infectious anterior segment disease', in The Anterior Eye and Therapeutics, Elsevier, pp. 104 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-7506-5290-2.50007-7

Willcox MD, 2003, 'Pathogenesis of infectious anterior segment disease', in Stapleton F (ed.), The Anterior Eye and Therapeutics: Diagnosis and Management, Butterworth Heinemann, United Kingdom, pp. 104 - 149

Thakur A; Willcox MD, 2001, 'Detection of cytokines in tears', in O'Neill LAJ; Bowie A (ed.), Interleukin Protocols, Humana Press, Totowa, NJ, pp. 345 - 354

Willcox MD; Sankaridurg P; Lan J; Pearce DJ; Thakur A; Zhu H; Keay LJ; Stapleton FJ, 2000, 'Inflammation and infection and the effects of the closed eye', in Silicone Hydrogels: The rebirth of extended wear, Butterworth Heinemann, Woburn, MA, USA, pp. 45 - 75

Journal articles

Sara M; Kuppusamy R; Enninful G; Suresh D; Vasilev K; Mackenzie D; Dehghani F; Hui A; Wong EHH; Yasir M; Kumar N; Willcox M, 2026, 'Antimicrobial activity of a short guanidine mimic immobilised on contact lenses', Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine, 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-025-06998-w

Maulvi FA; Desai DT; Vyas BA; Shah DO; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Fasting as a Multisystem Health Modulator: A Narrative Review of Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Immune, Neurocognitive, and Psychospiritual Effects', Current Nutrition Reports, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13668-025-00725-1

Khan S; Hossain MJ; Markoulli M; Willcox M; Kendig MD; Morris MJ, 2026, 'Impaired corneal nerve markers in type 2 diabetic rats: comparison to models of diet-induced obesity and diet reversal', Experimental Eye Research, 268, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111027

Kumar M; Dumpati S; Vijay AK; Masoudi S; Naduvilath TJ; Raj A; Willcox M, 2026, 'Associations of tear film characteristics with contact lens discomfort during daily disposable wear of contact lens polymers', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2026.102648

Stapleton F; Willcox M; Cheng X; Jong M, 2026, 'Should Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens Use be Considered as the First Choice Among Soft Contact Lens Options for Pediatric Myopia Control?', Eye Contact Lens, 52, pp. 177 - 179, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001269

Akter T; Haider AM; Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2026, 'Differential possession of type 6 secretion system effector genes in exoU and exoS Pseudomonas aeruginosa in microbial keratitis', Experimental Eye Research, 265, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.110868

Mishra SK; Shen J; Akter T; Tigabu A; Urmi UL; Damtie MA; Mekonen ES; Kuppusamy R; Sørensen K; Lin JS; Wong EHH; Hui A; Barron AE; Willcox M, 2026, 'Peptoid-based antimicrobial strategies against polymyxin-resistant Gram-negative bacteria', Journal of Applied Microbiology, 137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jambio/lxag093

Enninful GN; Kuppusamy R; Tiburu E; Kumar N; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Assessing the Effect of Substitution of Arginine with Homoarginine in Two Antimicrobial Peptides', International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10989-026-10804-8

Belete BB; Ozkan J; Kalaiselvan P; Yasir M; Willcox M, 2026, 'Clinical Potential of Essential Oils: Cytotoxicity, Selectivity Index and Antimicrobial Activity Against Gram-Negative ESKAPEE Pathogens', Antibiotics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15030274

Akter T; Stapleton F; Ireland J; Willcox M, 2026, 'Comparison of virulence factors genes between exoU and exoS Pseudomonas aeruginosa in microbial keratitis', European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 45, pp. 641 - 649, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-025-05294-3

Fang Y; Obeng EM; Bilek M; Willcox M; Sutton G; You J, 2026, 'Hydrogel-based ophthalmic innovations and surface modification strategies for performance enhancement', Materials Today Communications, 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115192

Yasir M; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Assessment of Performance Qualification of UV-C LED Disinfection and Hydrogen Peroxide Mist-Based Systems Against Geobacillus stearothermophilus', Applied Sciences Switzerland, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app16031356

Dumpati S; Kumar M; Vijay AK; Tan J; Willcox M, 2026, 'Comparison of different methods to image the tear film before and during contact lens wear', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102511

Majzoub M; Thomas T; Willcox M; Coroneo M; Ozkan J, 2026, 'Exploring the potential for microbial transfer from exhaled breath to the ocular surface: a comparative analysis of respiratory and ocular microbiota', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102581

Dumpati S; Iqbal F; Vijay AK; Tan J; Kumar M; Willcox M, 2026, 'Intense pulsed light therapy to improve signs and symptoms of contact lens discomfort', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2025.102486

Maulvi FA; Desai DT; Kalaiselvan P; Shah DO; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Response to: ‘Comment on: ‘Current and emerging strategies for myopia control: a narrative review of optical, pharmacological, behavioural, and adjunctive therapies”', Eye Basingstoke, 40, pp. 434, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-025-04218-x

Akter T; Islam S; Haider AM; Fatema K; Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2026, 'Antibiotic resistance mechanisms and global resistance patterns of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in microbial keratitis', European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-026-05484-7

Sara M; Attard S; Kumar N; Willcox M, 2026, 'Antimicrobial nanocoatings and films for contact lenses: progress and promise', Nanomedicine, 21, pp. 683 - 690, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17435889.2026.2623930

Shen J; Tigabu A; Mishra SK; Urmi U; Ozkan J; Stapleton F; Yasir M; Willcox M, 2026, 'Antimicrobial resistance surveillance: lessons learnt from large databases of antimicrobial resistance genes', British Journal of Ophthalmology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2025-328620

Sarwat S; Willcox M; Stapleton F; Roy M, 2026, 'Biophysical Interactions of Silicon Quantum Dots With Human Tears and Dry Eye Drops: A Langmuir Trough Study', Translational Vision Science and Technology, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/tvst.15.1.10

Stapleton F; Argüeso P; Asbell P; Azar D; Bosworth C; Chen W; Ciolino JB; Craig JP; Gallar J; Galor A; Gomes JAP; Jalbert I; Jie Y; Jones L; Konomi K; Liu Y; Merayo-Lloves J; Oliveira FR; Perez VL; Rocha EM; Sullivan BD; Sullivan DA; Vehof J; Vitale S; Willcox M; Wolffsohn JS; Dogru M, 2026, 'Corrigendum to “TFOS DEWS III: Digest” Am J Ophthalmol. 2025; 279:451–553 (American Journal of Ophthalmology (2025) 279 (451–553), (S0002939425002764), (10.1016/j.ajo.2025.05.040))', American Journal of Ophthalmology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2026.04.007

Afzal M; Willcox MDP; Praet S; Mcdonald M; Yasir M, 2026, 'Evaluating the effectiveness of a novel environmental decontamination system utilizing low-energy hyper-charged photoelectrons against coronavirus', Journal of Virological Methods, 339, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2025.115269

Saleem N; Kumar N; El-Omar E; Willcox M; Jiang XT, 2026, 'Nano-antimicrobial peptides (Nano-AMPs) to combat resistant gram-negative bacteria', Drug Delivery and Translational Research, pp. 1 - 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13346-026-02085-x

Ibisanmi TA; Jiang X; Willcox M; Kumar N, 2026, 'Recent advances in computational antimicrobial peptide discovery through big data, modeling, and artificial intelligence and their interplay in ushering the next golden era of drug development', Frontiers in Bioinformatics, 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fbinf.2026.1749404

Akter T; Islam S; Khan S; Zillur Rahman KM; Lubna MA; Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2026, 'Role of cell-associated and secretion-independent virulence factors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in microbial keratitis and anti-virulence therapeutic strategies', European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-026-05504-6

Akter T; Challita PM; Haider AM; Islam S; Fatema K; Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2026, 'Structural and functional insights into Pseudomonas aeruginosa’s secretion systems 1–6: regulation, role in microbial keratitis and drug targets', European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 45, pp. 79 - 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-025-05295-2

Singh I; Poynten AM; Krishnan AV; Willcox MDP; Markoulli M, 2026, 'The ocular surface in type 2 diabetes: pathophysiology and impact of anti-diabetic drugs', Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.preteyeres.2025.101417

Carey N; Enninful G; Baishnab SKM; Mekonen ES; Kumar N; Willcox MDP; Urmi UL, 2026, 'Production and Testing of Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Mimics', JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS, http://dx.doi.org/10.3791/70178

Maulvi FA; Mahala SM; Shetty KH; Sahu A; Patel AR; Desai DT; Shah DO; Willcox MDP, 2025, 'Engineering Mixed Micelle-Loaded Contact Lenses for Sustained Ocular Delivery of Dexamethasone: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies', ACS Applied Bio Materials, 8, pp. 10644 - 10655, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.5c01145

Bahatheg G; Kuppusamy R; Hartmann LM; Cranfield CG; Black DSC; Willcox M; Kumar N, 2025, 'Antibacterial peptidomimetics based on guanidine-functionalized di-tertiary amides', Rsc Medicinal Chemistry, 16, pp. 6333 - 6350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d5md00688k

Saleem N; Kumar N; El-Omar E; Willcox M; Jiang XT, 2025, 'Harnessing Machine Learning Approaches for the Identification, Characterization, and Optimization of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides', Antibiotics, 14, pp. 1263, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14121263

Ahmed N; Metaferia Y; Willcox M; Kahsay TG; Reda BK; Belete MA; Eshetu K; Tizazu AM; Demissew A; Weldehanna DG, 2025, 'Nasal colonization by potentially pathogenic bacteria, their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and risk factors for colonization among cancer patients at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia', BMC Infectious Diseases, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11825-2

Damtie MA; Vijay AK; Willcox MDP, 2025, 'Detection of Genes Associated with Polymyxin and Antimicrobial Peptide Resistance in Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa', International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms262110499

Wolffsohn JS; Benítez-Del-Castillo JM; Loya-Garcia D; Inomata T; Iyer G; Liang L; Pult H; Sabater AL; Starr CE; Vehof J; Wang MTM; Chen W; Craig JP; Dogru M; Perez VL; Stapleton F; Sullivan DA; Jones L, 2025, 'TFOS DEWS III: Diagnostic Methodology', American Journal of Ophthalmology, 279, pp. 387 - 450, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2025.05.033

Stapleton F; Argüeso P; Asbell P; Azar D; Bosworth C; Chen W; Ciolino JB; Craig JP; Gallar J; Galor A; Gomes JAP; Jalbert I; Jie Y; Jones L; Konomi K; Liu Y; Merayo-Lloves J; Oliveira FR; Perez VL; Rocha EM; Sullivan BD; Sullivan DA; Vehof J; Vitale S; Willcox M; Wolffsohn JS; Dogru M, 2025, 'TFOS DEWS III: Digest', American Journal of Ophthalmology, 279, pp. 451 - 553, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2025.05.040

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