Microbiologist
Dr Joe Latimer is a microbiologist whose research into bacteria spans nearly 20 years. Joe has published widely on antimicrobials and infection control, having developed a wide range of lab-based methods to test antibacterial products. Joe’s work also explores how we interact with our bacterial brethren, how microbes keep us healthy, and what happens these relationships go wrong. He currently focuses on infection and the human microbiome, particularly in dentistry, skin health, and wound-healing.
In addition to his academic work, Joe knows a thing or two about science communication – he has co-created a documentary on microbes for Channel 4, appeared on several BBC programmes, and has been the resident microbiologist at Glastonbury, Bestival, Bluedot and Latitude festivals.