Mike Beeton
Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd
Crwsibl Cymru 2025
Mike earned his BSc in Applied Microbiology from the University of the West of England before completing a PhD at Cardiff University. He then undertook several postdoctoral research roles at the University of Bath before joining Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2015, where he is now a Reader in Medical Microbiology.
Mike’s research primarily focuses on Mycoplasma infections, addressing three key areas: (i) understanding how Mycoplasma evade antibiotic treatments, (ii) investigating the prevalence of Mycoplasma infections, and (iii) characterising the diversity and transmission of Mycoplasma variants in the community. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, Mike aims to deepen our understanding of the burden Mycoplasma infections pose to public health. He is also committed to developing innovative ways to communicate these findings to policymakers and the public, ensuring that research informs both healthcare strategies and public awareness.