Iacucci Lab

 Prof Marietta Iacucci, University College Cork, is a leading researcher in the field of AI and a pioneer in ‘endo-histo-omics’ that fuses endoscopic and histologic information with ‘multi-omics data in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Colon cancer. The ‘Endo-Histo-Barrier Omics team at APC Microbiome Ireland work together under the supervision of Prof. Marietta Iacucci.

A core theme of Prof. Iacucci’s Precision Endo-Histo-Omics research is to develop next-generation medical imaging using advanced endoscopic technologies integrated with gut multi-omics profiling and artificial intelligence (AI) for precision diagnosis, outcome prediction and personalised therapy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colon cancer Her goal is to drive transdisciplinary precision medicine research in IBD and colon cancer. and imaging techniques.

Her career achievement highlights include serving as a Scientific Officer for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organization (ECCO), the largest global organisation for research and education in the field. Professor Iacucci has been nominated as a coveted member of the International Organisation for Study of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IOIBD). Membership of IOIBD is limited to 60 people globally, recognising IBD researchers of the highest calibre worldwide. Professor Iacucci will be the only active member in Ireland.

She has presented at many prominent Gastroenterology conferences worldwide, including Australia, India, Japan, Ireland, and Italy. She continues actively developing international best practice guidelines, thus impacting clinical patient care in Europe and globally.