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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 Development 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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R1046GFS: Plant-based solutions to integrate livestock disease control, nutrition and environmental sustainability in Africa
29/03/2019 → 31/12/2021
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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Opportunities and challenges of using metagenomic data to bring uncultured microbes into cultivation
Liu, S., Moon, C. D., Zheng, N., Huws, S., Zhao, S. & Wang, J., 12 May 2022, In: Microbiome. 10, 76.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Performance and milk quality parameters of Jersey crossbreds in low-input dairy systems
Ormston, S., Davis, H., Buttler, G., Chatzidimitriou, E., Gordon, A. W., Theodoridou, K., Huws, S., Yan, T., Leifert, C. & Stergiadis, S., 09 May 2022, In: Sci. Rep.. 12, 7550.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Resistome Analysis of Global Livestock and Soil Microbiomes
Lawther, K., Godoy Santos, F., Oyama, L. B., Rubino, F., Morrison, S., Creevey, C. J., McGrath, J. W. & Huws, S. A., 07 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 13, 897905.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Whole-Genome Sequencing and Comparative Genomic Analysis of Antimicrobial Producing Streptococcus lutetiensis from the Rumen
de Oliveira, I. M. F., Godoy-Santos, F., Oyama, L. B., Moreira, S. M., Dias, R. G., Huws, S. A., Creevey, C. J. & Mantovani, H. C., 03 Mar 2022, In: Microorganisms. 10, 3, 21 p., 551.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correction to: 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., 10 Aug 2021, In: Microbiome. 9, 168.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Prizes
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Guest Professor Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Huws, Sharon (Recipient), 13 Sep 2021
Prize: Appointment
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Activities
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Niche specialisation and ecological plasticity within the rumen microbiome
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
12 Nov 2021 → 14 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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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
Press / Media
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Farming today Radio 4 interview on seaweeds for methane mitigation in ruminants
12/11/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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UTV programme: Up Close on Greenhouse gas mitigation in agri-food sector
19/10/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities