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Professor of Food Microbiology, Head of Food Microbial Sciences, University of Reading

My current research is dominated by gut microbiome interactions and dietary intervention. Both probiotics (live microbial feed additions) and prebiotics (selectively fermented carbohydrates) are studied. There is a mixture of research funding that explores basic principles and their translational effects. I currently research acute and chronic gut disease, autism, obesity, probiotics and prebiotics, gastroenteritis in sportspersons, gut microbiota development with age and colonic homeostasis. Gut models are used to test initial principles, before moving to in vivo trials.

Experience

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    Professor of Food Microbiology, Head of Food Microbial Sciences, University of Reading