Hugh Jones

Hugh Jones is an Associate Professor at Swansea University Medical School within the Faculty of Medicine Health and Life Science. He serves as Director of Admissions and Examinations Officer for the Genetics and Biochemistry Board of Studies. His academic roles include teaching protein structure/function, gene expression, and microbiology.

• Education: Biochemistry degree, Ph.D., and Research Fellowship from the University of Cambridge
• Postdoctoral Work: Imperial College London (1984–1986) in protein engineering
• Professional Memberships: Microbiology Society, Biochemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry

Research Focus: Protein molecular biology with emphasis on heterologous expression in bacterial systems, quaternary protein structure, and folding mechanisms. His work bridges microbiology and biochemistry, particularly involving Streptomyces coelicolor proteins and recombinant protein purification.

Publications & Engagement: Key contributions include studies on Dps protein biochemistry (2014), innovative MCQ assessment methods (2013), and purification techniques for glucose-binding proteins (2009). He has also contributed to public science initiatives like the National Eisteddfod of Wales.