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Dr Orla O’Sullivan, pictured at the announcement with, among others, Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock, Professor Mark Ferguson Director General of SFI and Chief Scientific Advisor to the Irish Government. Photo: Jason Clarke Photography

A project being undertaken at the Teagasc Food Research Centre at Moorepark is one of ten in Cork to share in an award of €6 million from a national fund of €23 million as announced by Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD this week.

Dr Orla O'Sullivan, who is investigating the impact of high intensity exercise and/or protein intake levels on gut microbial diversity, is to receive €520,000 towards her project.

“Funding for researchers at the outset of their careers is an important element of the Government’s strategy for job creation in research and innovation under our Action Plan for Jobs,” Minister Sherlock said.

"The 40 research projects being awarded by SFI today demonstrate the enormous talent and potential that exists among Ireland’s young researchers. I am particularly pleased to highlight the numerous Cork projects that are performing very well.”

The funding which is being awarded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) will help ensure that Ireland’s most talented young researchers can be encouraged to remain in Ireland, while also helping to attract excellent young researchers from other countries to base themselves here.

Dr O’Sullivan's research at Moorepark focuses on microbial diversity in the gut. Microbial diversity is highest in a healthy gut and Orla’s research will investigate if it is possible to improve that diversity and in turn improve the overall health of individuals. The research will also examine whether alterations in diet and/or lifestyle can influence microbial diversity and function. Orla’s ultimate goal is to inform the potential development of nutritional supplements that can help improve human health.

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