APC Microbiome puts Ireland in global lead for gut health research

Ireland continues to be a leader in gut health research, largely due to 15 years of innovative work being undertaken at APC Microbiome Ireland, UCC, the largest and oldest Microbiome research institute in the world. The Microbiome refers to the collection of bacteria within the human intestine that number in their trillions.

In Devere Hall, UCC, from 9:30am today, Friday, October 11, some of the world’s leading researchers in areas relating to gut health are gathering for a symposium entitled ‘Challenges for Microbiome Science’. Topics include — Virome (the viruses within us); the use of microbiome to inform precision nutrition; integrating omics; and challenges in conducting microbiome research in Africa.