Victoria Horrocks

Dr. Victoria Horrocks is a Research Associate at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Faculty of Natural Sciences). Her work focuses on microbiome dynamics, antibiotic resistance, and metabolomics, particularly in vaginal and gut ecosystems. She investigates how antibiotics reshape microbial communities and explores therapeutic strategies to counteract negative impacts. Her research employs advanced techniques like NMR metabolomics to study bacterial interactions and symbiosis.

Her publications highlight antibiotic-driven shifts in microbial niches, nutrient competition, and the emergence of resistant pathogens. She also develops antimicrobial therapeutics targeting bacterial and mycobacterial pathogens. Dr. Horrocks is affiliated with the Sir Alexander Fleming Building and collaborates across disciplines to advance microbiome-related research.

While no formal awards or grants are explicitly listed, her contributions to understanding microbiota ecology and antibiotic resistance mechanisms are significant. Her work aims to bridge fundamental research with clinical applications in microbial therapy and infection control.