Matthew Hitchings

Dr. Matthew Hitchings is a Senior Research Officer in Biomedical Sciences at Swansea University Medical School, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. His research focuses on microbial genomics, leveraging high-throughput sequencing technologies to explore pathogenic bacteria, microbiome dynamics, and the application of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). He manages a sequencing facility and collaborates on projects ranging from clinical and agricultural pathogen genomics to invasive insect microbiomes.

• Roles: Senior Research Officer, Academic Supervisor, Research Collaborator
• Affiliations: Swansea University Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Research interests include microbial genomics, bioinformatics, and the therapeutic potential of FMT for conditions like ulcerative colitis and diabetes, sponsored by Swansea Bay University Health Board. His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, with a focus on pathogen evolution and host-microbiome interactions.

Publications highlight studies on Campylobacter spp., Helicobacter pylori, and the genomic basis of antimicrobial resistance. Collaborations span global health projects in the Peruvian Amazon and Thailand, addressing infectious disease dynamics in humans and livestock. His contributions advance understanding of microbiome roles in health, ecology, and disease.