Mattia Pirolo

Mattia Pirolo serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology. His research addresses critical challenges in antimicrobial resistance and animal health through genomic and microbiome approaches.

His primary research interests focus on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms in bacterial pathogens affecting companion and food-producing animals, with particular emphasis on Staphylococcus pseudintermedius infections in dogs and Escherichia coli uropathogens. He investigates the role of microbiome dysbiosis in neurological conditions like canine epilepsy and explores food safety implications of resistant bacteria in seafood. His work integrates genomic analysis, molecular diagnostics, and alternative therapeutics such as botanical antimicrobials.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on veterinary clinical microbiology, with 60% of articles addressing antimicrobial resistance genomics and 40% examining microbiome-disease relationships. Key trends include development of point-of-care diagnostics for canine skin infections, global epidemiology of resistant pathogens, and cross-species transmission risks through food chains.

Dr. Pirolo maintains extensive collaborations within the University of Copenhagen and internationally, frequently partnering with Professor Luca Guardabassi. His research group employs advanced techniques including whole-genome sequencing, LAMP-based diagnostics, and microbiome profiling to address antimicrobial stewardship challenges in veterinary medicine.