Mathew Horrocks

Professor Mathew Horrocks is a Professor of Biophysics in the School of Chemistry at The University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, super-resolution microscopy, and single-molecule biophysics. The Edinburgh Single-Molecule Biophysics Group, led by Professor Horrocks, is based within the School of Chemistry and the Chemistry Hub at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair. His work involves advanced imaging techniques to study biological processes, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Professor Horrocks has published extensively in leading scientific journals and continues to contribute to the field through innovative research.

Mathew Horrocks is a Professor of Biophysics at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Single-Molecule, Super-Resolution, Neuroscience, Microfluidics, and Protein Aggregation. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, particularly through the study of α-synuclein and tau protein aggregation. Horrocks employs advanced imaging techniques and microfluidic systems to investigate the structural and functional properties of protein oligomers and their role in neuronal toxicity. His work bridges biophysics, neuroscience, and molecular biology to explore the dynamics of protein misfolding and its implications for disease progression.