Mark Holmes

Mark Holmes is a Fellow at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and the Department of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on veterinary medicine, microbiology, genomics, antibiotic resistance, and MRSA. His laboratory was responsible for the discovery of a new livestock-associated MRSA harboring a mecA homologue, now named mecC. His work involves genome sequencing, molecular biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and clinical research.

Prof Mark Holmes is a Professor of Microbial Genomics at the University of Cambridge, specializing in microbial genomics and antibiotic resistance. His research focuses on understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying antibiotic resistance, particularly in Staphylococcus aureus, and the role of genomic surveillance in tracking the spread of resistant pathogens across human and animal populations. His work includes the identification of novel resistance genes such as mecC and the investigation of gene exchange mechanisms contributing to the ecological success of bacterial pathogens. Holmes also explores the One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.