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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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Beehives possess their own distinct microbiomes
Santorelli, L. A., Wilkinson, T., Abdulmalik, R., Rai, Y., Creevey, C. J., Huws, S. & Gutierrez-Merino, J., 09 Jan 2023, In: Environmental microbiome. 18, 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional gene-guided enrichment plus in situ microsphere cultivation enables isolating new crucial ureolytic bacteria from the rumen of cattle
Huws, S., 05 Mar 2023, (Accepted) In: Microbiome.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nannochloropsis oceanica microalga feeding increases long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in lamb meat
Vítor, A. C. M., Godinho, M., Francisco, A. E., Silva, J., Almeida, J., Fialho, L., Soldado, D., Jerónimo, E., Scollan, N. D., Huws, S. A., Santos-Silva, J., Alves, S. P. & Bessa, R. J. B., Mar 2023, In: Meat Science. 197, 109053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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FI: The Fecobiome Initiative
Sapountzis, P., Teseo, S., Otani, S., Aarestrup, F. M., Forano, E., Suen, G., Tsiamis, G., Haley, B., Van Kessel, J. A. & Huws, S. A., 11 Jul 2022, In: Foodborne pathogens and disease. 19, 7, p. 441-447 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Inclusion of seaweed in the dairy cattle diet and the effect on milk production and feed efficiency
Newton, E., Terre, M., Theodoridou, K., Huws, S., Pratim Ray, P., Reynolds, C., Prat Batllori, N., Sabrià, D. & Stergiadis, S., 2022, p. 332. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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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Invited talk Microbiology Society
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
18 Apr 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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PhD External examiner
Sharon Huws (Examiner)
04 Apr 2023Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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External PhD examiner
Sharon Huws (Examiner)
29 Mar 2023Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Keynote speaker: British Society for Animal Science: One Health, Phytobiomes and Animal Science Sessions
Sharon Huws (Advisor)
28 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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BSAS Conference 2023
Sharon Huws (Participant)
28 Mar 2023 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Research highlight- Repuation filming
29/12/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Podcast on ruminant Food Security
07/11/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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BBC broadcast on methane mitigation and use of seaweeds
27/09/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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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