Matthew Merrill Carter

Matthew Merrill Carter is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University's Department of Pathology, focusing on gut microbiome interactions with diet, epigenetics, and metabolic diseases. His work bridges microbiology, nutritional science, and clinical research.

• Primary Affiliation: Stanford University, Department of Pathology

Research Themes:

• Role of gut microbiota in regulating host metabolism (e.g., glycine availability via Bilophila wadsworthia)
• Epigenetic impacts of vegan diets on aging (Twin studies, DNA methylation markers)
• Microbial ecology in non-industrialized populations (Hadza hunter-gatherers, Tritrichomonas protists)
• Therapeutic potential of prebiotic fiber for diabetes and weight management

Publications highlight trends in microbiome-targeted interventions for metabolic health, emphasizing trans-kingdom interactions and diet-driven epigenetic modifications. Collaborative work with Sonnenburg, Gardner, and Damman labs underscores translational applications in clinical nutrition and infectious disease management.