Michael Threadgill

Michael Threadgill is a Visiting Professor at Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental, and Rural Sciences (IBERS), with a distinguished research career spanning over two decades. His work bridges chemistry and biological sciences, focusing on natural products with pharmacological potential.

Professor Threadgill's research interests center on natural products chemistry, particularly the isolation, structural characterization, and pharmacological evaluation of compounds from plant sources. His work spans medicinal chemistry, phytochemistry, and pharmacology, with significant contributions to understanding compounds that affect insulin secretion, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobial substances. His fingerprint reveals expertise in Acid Chemistry (100%), Structure Chemistry (97%), plant components like Leaves and Stems (87% and 85% respectively), and pharmacological areas including Catechol Oxidase (82%) and Insulin Derivative Chemistry (71%).

His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with 24 research outputs between 1999 and 2025, including recent high-impact work on hemp extracts, diterpenoids, and educational approaches to organic chemistry. His research shows a clear trajectory toward developing natural product-based therapeutics, particularly for diabetes and inflammatory conditions, while maintaining strong contributions to chemical education.

Professor Threadgill has supervised at least one student and has seen his work gain significant attention, including media coverage of his research on cannabidiol. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals through its focus on health and well-being.

His collaborative network spans multiple countries and institutions, with particular strength in Saudi Arabia and the UK, reflecting the international nature of his research on plant-derived compounds from diverse geographical sources.