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APC Microbiome Ireland
A world-leading microbiome research centre
About APC Microbiome Ireland
APC Microbiome Ireland is a world-leading research centre that explores the role of the microbiome (microbiological community) in health and disease. The scale and scope of microbiome research has become one of the fastest moving areas of biology and is of growing importance to the economic welfare of society. APC has created a trans-disciplinary environment conducive to innovation with a mission to link Irish science with industry and society through excellence in research, education and outreach. APC is a partnership between University College Cork, Teagasc Food Research Centre and the Cork and Mercy University Hospitals, and is home to a team of 300+ researchers and research support professionals. APC collaborates with over 25 national and international industry partners from the food, pharma, and biotech sectors. APC research focuses on mining the microbiota to identify products (probiotic strains, metabolites, phage, prebiotics, anti-microbials etc) that can promote health and help prevent disease. This is of relevance to many populations, such as infants, athletes and elderly, and very relevant to disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular health, inflammation and colon cancer. APC operates in the functional food and pharmaceutical sectors, developing food and pharma solutions targeting the gut microbiota for health promotion throughout life.
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APC Microbiome Ireland welcomed Professor Michael Sack as the newest Group Leader.
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Research & Knowledge
APC Microbiome Ireland outlined an eight-week, placebo-controlled study involving 50 women in the final Seoul to Soul feature and video from Victoria Lee's visit to APC in Cork.
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APC Microbiome Ireland conducted a survey of about 120 perimenopausal women in Cork to explore the symptoms of sleep disturbance, brain fog, and anxiety affecting them.
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Presence & Recognition
APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium session 6 featuring two perspectives on prediction, data, and biology.
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APC Microbiome Ireland shared a message from the EDIW Committee with Lorraine Draper.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a Postdoc Association session with Valentine Turpin providing an update.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a Postgraduate Association session with Killian Scanlon providing an update.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Mathieu Thabault presenting his work on striatal biomarkers.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Marie Josse discussing the role of the Gut Heart Axis in cardiometabolic disease and heart failure.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Lamya'a Majdi Dawud, PhD discussing the Microbe2Mind Initiative.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Jens Walter discussing Optimising Dietary Fiber Strategies Considering the Gut Microbiome.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Gerry Moloney presenting the Grounds for Discovery: The Coffee Study Journey in Microbiome and Mental Health Research.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a symposium featuring Fiona Ross discussing the Missing Microbes in Infants born by C-section study.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a presentation by Dr. Harriet Schellekens explaining the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund supported startup NourishMind.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a presentation by Chief Executive Officer David Corr providing the Seqbiome Update.
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APC Microbiome Ireland hosted a presentation by CEO & Founder of Key2Biotics Ali Winger, PhD discussing the steps beyond the discovery: the science of commercialising probiotics.
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APC Microbiome Ireland received the Team Member Award 2026 for Dr Lorraine Draper.
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APC Microbiome Ireland received the Science Excellence Student Award 2026 for Dr Lisa Friess.
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APC Microbiome Ireland received the Science Excellence Post-doc/Fellow Award 2026 for Dr Natalia Rios Colombo.
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APC Microbiome Ireland received the Industry & Entrepreneurship Award 2026 for Dr Harriet Schellekens.
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APC Microbiome Ireland received the Future Leaders Award 2026 for Dr Des Field and Dr Friederike Uhlig.
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