​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:  ​Reyme Herman, Bethan Kinniment-Williams, Michelle Rudden, Alexander Gordon James, Anthony J. Wilkinson, Barry Murphy, Gavin H. Thomas (2024) Identification of a staphylococcal dipeptidase involved in the production of human body odor. J. Biol. Chem. Volume 300, Issue 12, December 2024, 107928

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.