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Co-authored by APC researchers and a PPI panel, the study highlights the importance of patient perspectives in managing IBD and advocates for greater inclusion of PPI in future research.

Two APC researchers at University College Cork have received start-up funding to translate their research into innovative companies that will benefit human health globally. The start-ups will drive advances in women’s health, and skin health.

APC researchers at University College Cork have found that the gut microbiome affects the health of wild birds, which could impact their survival rates and ultimately population sizes. The first of its kind study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) provides direct evidence of the role of the gut microbiome in the ecology and evolution of natural populations.

‘Microbiome, Menopause & Wellbeing’ takes place on Saturday 26th October at the River Lee Hotel, Cork, with a stellar lineup of women’s health experts who will cover microbiome, menopause, nutrition and more with an interjection of jazz!

APC is delighted to welcome Dr. Ana Soriano to our team. Dr. Soriano has recently been awarded the prestigious Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, which will allow her to embark on an innovative project focused on the development of a new prototype of non-alcoholic beer. This research aims to align with pressing sustainability and health priorities, addressing the growing demand for healthier beverage options.

The APC Postdoc Day 2024 was held on Thursday, September 19th, during Postdoc Appreciation Week, in the Aula Maxima, University College Cork. This event was organized by the APC Postdoc Association - Chair: Elisa Di Stefano, Vice-Chair: Cristina Rosell Cardona, Treasurer: Mathieu Thabault, Vice-Treasurer: Jonathan Keane, Secretary: Clara Kampik, Public Relations Officer: Natalia, Social media representative: Valentine Turpin. The goal of this event was not only to highlight the outstanding and diverse research conducted by postdoctoral researchers within APC Microbiome Ireland but also to create a fruitful environment for postdocs to network and initiate collaborations with their peers.  

Dara Meehan, Mélanie Depret, and Dr Elizabeth Schneider have received research funding in the Research Ireland 2024 Government of Ireland (GOI) Postdoctoral Fellowship and Postgraduate Scholarship awards announced today.