Human gut microbiome

Fruit and vegetables. Credit - Devon Breen

Interactions between food microstructure, the gut microbiome, and health outcomes of infants during weaning

Understanding the impact microstructure of the food matrix has on the structure and function of the weaning infant’s gut microbiome, and how this affects health outcomes.

3-D computer simulations of the wave-like movement of the intestinal walls

Computer simulations of the physical properties of the human gut to predict their influence on the microbiome

Using 3-D simulation of the physical and biomechanical properties of the human gut to improve microbiome predictive modelling framework resulting in targeted interventions and better patient outcomes

Microbiome-intestinal organoid co-culture for improved gut health research.

The development of microbiome-intestinal organoid for improved understanding of human gut microbiome functions and identification of potential probiotic microbes in the human gut that could lead to health benefits.

Predictive modelling: Human gut microbiome resilience after antibiotic stress

Modelling the impacts of antibiotics in order to predict and prevent the harmful side effects on the human gut microbiome.

Baby feeding. Credit - Pixabay member 5686750

Shaping a healthy gut microbiome at early-life through complementary feeding

MOSH researchers are exploring ways to help shape the human gut microbiome through dietary strategies. This aims to promote long-term health and disease prevention from the early stages of life.