Dr Matthew Hegarty

B.Sc(Hons), M.Res, PhD, PGCTHE

Dr Matthew Hegarty

Senior Lecturer

Department of Life Sciences

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DLS Employability Coordinator, DLS Academic Champion for Enterprise, Deputy Unfair Academic Practice Officer

My research is focused on understanding how changes in the genome or transcriptome of an individual affects its phenotype, and also how genetic diversity affects populations. This research is based in a broad range of biological systems but always with a key theme of identifying genes underpinning physical traits. This is of particular relevance to the plant breeding and animal research programmes at IBERS, where my research brings a genomics aspect to these systems. I have a particular interest in the genetics of hybridisation and polyploidy, as many of the world's major crops are either polyploids or utilise hybrid vigour in their breeding.In addition to my own research interests, which heavily utilise the technology, I also oversee the IBERS Translational Genomics Facility, which supplies access to next-generation DNA sequencing and high-throughput genotyping for projects across IBERS/DLS and with collaborative partners.

  • Crop Genomics
  • Phenomics

An investigation into the impact of the inclusion of a commercial fiber-based feed, designed for both hydration and nutrition, on the equine hindgut microbiomes. / Hart, K. J.; Hegarty, M. J.; Hart, E. H.
In: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, Vol. 161, 105862, 30.06.2026.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Use of a cytochrome P450 humanized mouse model to refine schistosomiasis drug discovery. / Davey, Sarah D.; Forde-Thomas, Josephine E.; Hulme, Benjamin J. et al.
In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 123, No. 15, e2600197123, 14.04.2026.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Differences between traditional and modern populations within cattle breeds: What do we not know? / Temiz, Kardelen Oya; Aubrey, Wayne; Hegarty, Matthew.
In: Applied Animal Science, Vol. 41, No. 6, 31.12.2025, p. 597-608.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review

Genome-wide association analysis revealed novel candidate genes for body measurement traits in indigenous Gudali and crossbred Simgud in Cameroon. / Matenchi, Youchahou Poutougnigni; Bastanlar, Evren Koban; Hegarty, Matthew.
In: BMC Genomics, Vol. 26, No. 1, 664, 14.07.2025.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Genomic diversity of Cameroonian Gudali and Gudali-cross cattle. / Poutougnigni Matenchi, Youchahou; Hegarty, Matthew.
In: Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, No. 1, 15066, 29.04.2025.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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