Matt is a PhD student in the Exeter Rare Disease and Community Genomics group. His research project is titled “Accelerating the discovery of the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental disorders in underrepresented populations”. This project aims to characterise the nature and spectrum of monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders with a present in populations currently underrepresented in genomic research. This involves discovering new monogenic disorders alongside aiding interpretation of rare genetic variants to aid correct clinical interpretation and diagnosis. He is also interested in translating beneficial findings of genomic research to improve diagnosis and clinical management of genetic diseases, particularly in underserved populations .