By Professor Mark Duncan Willcox

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

Ibisanmi TA; Jiang X; Khan RA; Yu TT; Willcox M; Kumar N, 2026, 'Multimodal computational discovery of MvfR inhibitors targeting quorum sensing in multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa', Scientific Reports, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-50613-z

Itoi M; Tummanapalli S; Willcox M, 2026, 'A hyaluronic acid containing contact lens disinfecting solution can improve contact lens comfort', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2026.102718

Dumpati S; Iqbal F; Vijay AK; Tan J; Kumar M; Belete BB; Willcox M, 2026, 'The effect of Intense Pulsed Light therapy on eyelid bacterial load in contact lens discomfort', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2026.102717

Akter T; Hoque MM; Urgeya KD; Stapleton F; Rice SA; Willcox M, 2026, 'A pilot study on the effect of the exoU gene on biofilm formation by a strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from microbial keratitis', Experimental Eye Research, 270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111082

Shen J; Yasir M; Willcox M, 2026, 'Genomic analysis of ocular Staphylococcus aureus reveals emerging lineages, sequence type- and region-associated virulence gene profiles, and distinctions from non-ocular strains', Experimental Eye Research, 270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111104

Hachem C; Urmi UL; Willcox M; Masoudi S, 2026, 'Rheology of tear lipid components and their influence on surface properties', Experimental Eye Research, 270, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111136

Mishra SK; Ozkan J; Su F; Kim WS; Willcox M; Fu Y, 2026, 'The Ocular Microbiome and Alzheimer’s Disease: Emerging Insights', Cells, 15, pp. 1590, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells15171590

Urmi UL; Yasir M; Afzal M; Praet S; McDonald M; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Antiviral potential of ViRaTonPBS system against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses', Journal of Hospital Infection, 174, pp. 45 - 53, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2026.05.024

Raj A; Kumari A; Dumpati S; Willcox M; Vincent SJ; Kumar M, 2026, 'Corneal and Endothelial Parameters Following Scleral Lens Wear in Post-Keratoplasty Eyes', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 46, pp. 779 - 785, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44402-026-00111-6

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, 288, pp. 350 - 351, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2026.04.007

Kumar M; Raj A; Vijay AK; Dumpati S; Masoudi S; Willcox M, 2026, 'Diurnal Variation of Tear and Meibum Lipids in Healthy Subjects', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 46, pp. 802 - 808, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44402-026-00112-5

Shahzad S; Willcox MDP; Jamil B; Rayamajhee B; Yasir M, 2026, 'Exploratory Evaluation of Susceptibility Patterns of Clinical Isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii Towards Polymyxins and Different Cationic Antimicrobials', Antibiotics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15080726

Mihiretie GD; Masoudi S; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Formidable anti-biofilm and anti-adhesion effects of human lactoferrin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa', Experimental Eye Research, 269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111076

Eshete TB; Mishra SK; Kumar N; Willcox M, 2026, 'Targeting WHO-Priority MDR and XDR Gram-Negative Ocular Isolates by Combining Conventional Antimicrobials with Membrane-Active Peptides', Antibiotics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15080793

Stapleton F; Argüeso P; Asbell P; Azar D; Bosworth C; Chen W; Ciolino J; Craig JP; Gallar J; Galor A; Gomes JAP; Jalbert I; Jie Y; Jones L; Konomi K; Liu Y; Merayo-Lloves J; Oliveira FR; Quinones VAP; Rocha EM; Sullivan BD; Sullivan DA; Vehof J; Vitale S; Willcox M; Wolffsohn J; Dogru M, 2026, 'TFOS DEWS III 摘要报告', American Journal of Ophthalmology, 288, pp. e58 - e143, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2025.11.023

Wolffsohn JS; Benítez-Del-Castillo J; Loya-Garcia D; Inomata T; Iyar G; Liang L; Pult H; Sabater AL; Starr CE; Vehof J; Wang MTM; Chen W; Craig JP; Dogru M; Quinones VLP; Stapleton F; Sullivan DA; Jones L; Arita R; Belmonte C; Chalmers RL; Galor A; Arkasubhra G; Labetoulle M; Nichols KK; Pucker AD; Rocha EM; Sullivan B; Versura P; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'TFOS DEWS III 诊断方法学', American Journal of Ophthalmology, 288, pp. e3 - e57, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2025.10.018

Mekonen ES; Mishra SK; Urmi UL; Yeshtila YM; Maulvi FA; Kumar N; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Therapeutic potential and safety challenges of antimicrobial peptides and peptidomimetics against ESKAPEE pathogens: a systematic review with quantitative analysis', Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 81, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkag255

Carey N; Assefa DK; Asrat Y; Yasir M; Kumar N; Willcox M, 2026, 'A Review of Contact Lens-Associated Infections and Biomaterial-Based Solutions', ACS Infectious Diseases, 12, pp. 2161 - 2174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsinfecdis.6c00072

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, 45, pp. 1867 - 1890, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-026-05484-7

Akter T; Khan M; Stapleton F; Willcox M, 2026, 'Effects of repeated culture in sub-inhibitory concentrations of ciprofloxacin on resistance and genetic characteristics of an ocular Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate', World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 42, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11274-026-05105-7

Khan S; Markoulli M; Nureen L; Di Girolamo N; Willcox M, 2026, 'Effects of Sitagliptin and Celery Seed Extract on Corneal Nerve Morphology and Sensory Dysfunction in Diabetic Rats', Nutrients, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu18142243

Urmi UL; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'From Norovirus to Andes Hantavirus: Indirect Viral Transmission and Emerging Prevention Strategies for Cruise Ship and Confined Environments', Reviews in Medical Virology, 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rmv.70180

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

Urmi UL; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Polymer- and peptide-based antiviral surface coatings: progress, mechanistic gaps, and future directions', Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/aem.00638-26

Sarwat S; Willcox M; Stapleton F; Roy M, 2026, 'Quantum Dots in Ocular Surface: A Systematic Review', Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wnan.70074

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

Maulvi FA; Desai A; Sahu A; Shetty KH; Desai DT; Kalaiselvan P; Shah DO; Willcox MDP, 2026, 'Nanostructured TPGS Micelle-Eluting MiSight® contact lenses for stabilized and sustained atropine delivery', Materials Today Communications, 54, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115605

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, 45, pp. 1569 - 1581, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10096-026-05504-6

Asrat Y; Bayleyegn B; Willcox M; Carnt N; Rayamajhee B, 2026, 'The Implication of Horizontal Gene Transfer Between Acanthamoeba and Its Intracellular Microbes on Pathogenicity: A Systematic Review', Pathogens, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens15060610

Fleming J; Carey NJ; Cheng Y; Luo H; Yu TT; Willcox MDP; Black DSC; Wong EHH; Kumar N, 2026, 'Conjugation of Antibiotics to Peptidomimetics Enhances Antimicrobial Spectrum of Activity', Antibiotics, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15050484

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?', Dermatologic Surgery, 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

Carey N; Enninful G; Baishnab SKM; Mekonen ES; Kumar N; Willcox MDP; Urmi UL, 2026, 'Production and Testing of Antimicrobial Peptides and Their Mimics', Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2026-April, http://dx.doi.org/10.3791/70178

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; Baishnab SM; Damtie M; Dumpati S; Eshete TB; Irfan S; Kumar M; Sara M; Urmi UL; Willcox M, 2026, 'A review of technological advances in the management of bacterial, fungal, viral, and Acanthamoeba keratitis', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 109, pp. 1102 - 1112, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2025.2579169

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

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

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