Hub News

All the latest news, events, and opportunities from the INFORM Hub

 

Funding Award – Feasibility Study: Nottingham Trent University

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a Feasibility Study Project ”The PROPIONI Study – Investigating the Role of Dietary Probiotics on Athletic Performance and Health via lactate…Read More >

Funding Award – BIV: University of Roehampton

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a BIV Project “Can prebiotic water improve glucose control in post-menopausal women”, led by Dr Michael Patterson. Project Team: Dr Michael Patterson…Read More >

Funding Award – FMA: UK Prebiotic Guide

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for an FMA  Project ”UK Prebiotic Guide”. Project Team: Dr Gemma Walton, University of Reading (PI) Sarah Danaher, SRD Nutrition (Project Manager…Read More >

Funding Award – Feasibility Study: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a Feasibility Study  Project ”A Double blind, placebo controlled 6- week pre-operative randomised clinical trial of a microbiome modulator “WellBiome” versus…Read More >

Funding Award – BIV: University of Southampton

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a BIV Project “The effect of probiotics on the intestinal microbiome in child and adolescent depression”. Project Team: Dr Dennis Golm…Read More >

Funding Award – Feasibility Study: University of Ulster

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for a Feasibility Study Project “GutFood” – Effect of a food intervention with a prebiotic alone or combined with B-vitamins on gut…Read More >

Funding Award – FMA Impact Report: Heights

INFORM are delighted to announce the funding award for an FMA Impact Report  “The role of the Gut Microbiome in Cognition & Dementia risk“, led by Dr Harry Jarrett, Head…Read More >

Member Spotlight – Dr Raja Buatig

Communicating with Purpose: How an INFORM Workshop Helped Me Find My Voice  “From hesitant researcher to confident storyteller —lessons in connection, clarity, and confidence” Raja Buatig, PhD Graduate (University of…Read More >

INFORM Hub Member Spotlight – Dr Emilie Combet

INFORM Hub and Steering Committee member, Dr Emilie Combet leads The Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF), funded by the Scottish Funding Council. SCAF has made significant strides in supporting research…Read More >

INFORM Hub Members Site

The INFORM Hub has launched a dedicated Hub Members Site. The site will bring together scientists from academia, industry, policy makers and other stakeholders to collaborate on ground-breaking nutrition and…Read More >

INFORM Hub In Person Event Review

INFORM Hub Annual In-Person Event Review The INFORM Hub’s annual in-person gathering took place on June 24, 2025, at the Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading. The event attracted…Read More >

UK Probiotics Guide noted in Food Standards Agency Annual Report

🧬 Probiotic Guide: INFORM Hub Featured in FSA Annual Science Update In the FSA’s recent Annual Science Update, the UK Probiotic Guide was highlighted as a key resource for bridging…Read More >