Matthew Brookes

Matthew Brookes is a Professor of Gastroenterology at the University of Wolverhampton and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham. As a Consultant Clinical Gastroenterologist at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, he bridges clinical practice with academic research.

• Research Focus: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), colorectal cancer, iron metabolism, and gut microbiota.
• Grants: Funded by organizations including the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Crohn’s and Colitis UK, and Vifor Pharma.
• Professional Roles: Deputy Chair of the NIHR Gastroenterology National Specialty Group and former Chair of the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Research Committee.
• Teaching: Supervises PhD/MD students and teaches at the University of Birmingham Medical and Dental Schools.
• Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed papers on topics spanning colonoscopy quality metrics, IBD management, microbiome interventions, and iron deficiency in cancer.