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Dr. Jonathan A. G. Cox is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Aston University's School of Biosciences, part of the College of Health and Life Sciences. He leads the Mycobacterial Research Group, focusing on antibiotic discovery and mechanisms of action against drug-resistant mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium abscessus. His role includes teaching first-year microbiology and serving as Course Director for Biomedical Science Top Up Modules. Cox holds a B.Sc. in Medical Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Drug Discovery from the University of Birmingham, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Birmingham and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Madrid.
His research addresses antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a global health crisis, by studying mycobacterial physiology and developing novel antibiotics. Collaborations include the University of Bradford, Plymouth University, and Birmingham Children's Hospital. Cox is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, with memberships in multiple professional societies.
Recent publications highlight work on β-lactam antibiotics against Mycobacteroides abscessus, environmental microbiological risks in coastal waters, and antibiotic susceptibility in cystic fibrosis patients. His media engagements include commentary on microbiology, infections, and AMR for both print and broadcast media.
- Education:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Medical Biochemistry, University of Birmingham
- Ph.D. Molecular Microbiology and Drug Discovery, University of Birmingham
- Professional Memberships:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS)
- Member of the Microbiology Society, Royal Society of Biology, and British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC)
Dr. Cox’s research outputs span 33 publications, emphasizing mycobacterial drug discovery, antibiotic mechanisms, and environmental health risks. His team collaborates across disciplines, combining microbiology, biochemistry, and structural biology to combat AMR.
