In the Thomas lab we seek to understand how bacteria interact with their environment, primarily through the study of how they take up and excrete small molecules, for a range of fundamental, industrial biotechnology, medical and bioenergy applications. See Our Research for more details.

​Latest publication:  Bell, A., Severi, E., Lee, M.O., Monaco, S., Latousakis, D., Angulo, J., Thomas, G.H., Naismith, J & Juge, N (2020) Uncovering a novel molecular mechanism for scavenging sialic acids in bacteria. J Biol Chem doi: 10.1074/jbc.RA120.014454. 

We are always on the look out for potential PhD and MSc by Research students. Please drop us an Email if you are interested in studying for a high degree in the lab.