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Research Interests
Sharon's key research interests lie in understanding the role that rumen microbes play in ruminant food security. Her research is strategically focused on understanding the functionality of rumen microbes—with the aim of addressing food security and human health—coupled with industrial biotechnology related to the rumen microbiome. Sharon also has a general interest in microbiomes and occasionally focuses attention on poultry, pig and even human lung microbiomes.
Sharon coordinates the global 'Rumen Microbial Genomics' network, is an editor for the journals Microbiome and Frontiers in Microbiology, as well as a ruminant nutrition section editor for the journal Animal.
Achievements
Sharon is in receipt of a Brazil Special Visiting Researcher Award (2014 - present).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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R6600GFS: MASTER - Microbiome Applications for Sustainable food systems through novel TEchnologies and Research
01/08/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R1795GFS: Characterisation and exploitation of novel antimicrobials within the rumen microbiota
16/08/2017 → 31/03/2018
Project: Research
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Dose response effects of microalgae supplementation on feed intake, residual feed intake and weight gain in finishing lambs
Huws, S., Apr 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Effect of different levels of microalgae supplementation on gas emissions, ruminal fermentation, dietary digestibility and nitrogen retention in finishing lambs
Huws, S., Apr 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Effects of dietary supplements rich in docosahexanoic acid on in vitro fermentation and microbial composition of lamb rumen fluid
Huws, S. & Scollan, N., Apr 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Long-Term Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Olive Oil and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil on the Rumen Microbiome of Dairy Cows
Cancino-Padilla, N., Catalán, N., Siu-Ting, K., Creevey, C. J., Huws, S. A., Romero, J. & Vargas-Bello-Pérez, E., 22 May 2021, (Early online date) In: Microorganisms. 9, 6, 14 p., 1121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiomes attached to fresh perennial ryegrass are temporally resilient and adapt to changing ecological niches
Huws, S. A., Edwards, J. E., Lin, W., Rubino, F., Alston, M., Swarbreck, D., Caim, S., Stevens, P. R., Pachebat, J., Won, M-Y., Oyama, L. B., Creevey, C. J. & Kingston-Smith, A. H., 21 Jun 2021, (Early online date) In: Microbiome. 9, 17 p., 143.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Niche specialisation within the rumen microbiome affects ruminant phenotype
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
28 Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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AFBI-QUB webinar for international women's day
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
05 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Niche specialisation within the rumen microbiome affects ruminant phenotype
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
28 Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Chair of debate on future animal microbiome research
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
24 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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UK Animal Microbiome WOrkshop
Sharon Huws (Participant)
28 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press / Media
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Agriland interview and article
26/02/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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ITN productions Royal Society video to promote school and IGFS activities
15/10/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Balmoral agricultural show outreach event
15/05/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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BBC news interview: Novel antimicrobials from cow's stomach
01/09/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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BBC interview promoting women in STEM
12/02/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities