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ISAPP President Prof. Maria Marco Honored with LABIP Award at 15th Annual International Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria
ISAPP President, Prof. Maria Marco PhD, received the prestigious LABIP Award for Mid-Career Senior Researcher at the 15th Annual International Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria. -
Harnessing the power of fermented foods as bioactive delivery systems
Working with a local artisan cheese producer our team at the University of Reading applied a molecular phenotyping approach to characterise different cheeses; not just as a fermented food, but as a structurally and functionally organised dynamic bioactive delivery matrix. -
Speaker spotlight: Prof. Michael Gänzle on current directions in research on lactobacilli
Prof. Gänzle describes how research on lactobacilli has evolved over the past few decades, including recent developments and future directions. -
Better study design for better probiotic science
ILSI Europe brought together academic researchers and scientists from industry to identify the aspects of probiotic research that are not covered by existing methodological guidance. The result was PRODARE, a consensus framework designed to support better study design, conduct, and reporting in probiotic research. -
Expert insights into skin microbiome research and translation
Skin microbiome research is gaining momentum as researchers uncover its important and unique contributions to health and disease. -
Probiotics with antibiotics: Let’s follow the evidence
In this blog, experts address a media article on probiotics with antibiotics and advocate for using evidence instead of weak but plausible-sounding recommendations. -
ISAPP welcomes participation in upcoming one-day scientific symposium in Tokyo
To help meet the goals of accelerating global scientific advancement and showcasing innovative biotics research, ISAPP will hold a scientific symposium on October 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan in conjunction with its annual meeting. -
New ISAPP publication sheds light on the translation of probiotic research into clinical guidelines
A new publication titled “When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers” addresses why probiotic clinical recommendations may differ and provides suggestions for interpreting recommendations that differ in either subtle or significant ways. -
Alcohol in fermented foods: Considerations for pregnancy and childhood
Typical health recommendations advise not consuming alcohol during pregnancy or during childhood up to the age of 18. Yet some fermented foods contain alcohol. What does the science reveal about resolving this contradiction? -
Biotics, oral microbiota and potential for dental applications
Prof. Seppo Salminen writes that the biotic approach offers potential for new biological intervention strategies in dentistry, aimed at restoring the natural oral microbiota and maintaining the balance by introducing beneficial biotic components into the oral cavity. -
Fido Needs an Antibiotic: Are There Strategies to Maintain Gut Integrity and Restore Gut Microbiota?
Despite their risks and complications, antimicrobials have their role in managing canine diarrhea and gastrointestinal enteropathies. So, what can be done to minimize the negative effects that they have on stool quality and microbial disruption? -
How do you know whether your gut microbiome is in good shape?
Scientists know gut microorganisms were interconnected with gut health and overall health in multiple ways. But how do you know if you have a healthy microbiome? Today, we not only know which microbes are there, but we’ve also learned a lot about what they do, and how they influence our digestion, immunity and even mental health. -
Canada’s Fermented Foods Initiative Hosts Inaugural Workshop: A Cross-Sector Conversation Begins
Toronto hosted the inaugural workshop of the Canadian Fermented Foods Initiative (CFFI), a new effort designed to support and advance research, education and innovation on fermented foods in Canada. -
2026 Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations Goes to Gut-Brain Researcher Tushar Matta, MS Pharm
The selection committee for the Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations has announced this year’s winner: Tushar Matta, MS Pharm. -
The 2026 Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award Recipient is Fermented Foods Researcher Dr. Gabriela Fraiz, PhD
The award committee for the 2026 Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award is pleased to announce this year’s winner: Dr. Gabriela Fraiz, PhD, a nutritional science researcher. -
2026 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science Given to Prof. David Mills of UC Davis
The ISAPP board of directors is pleased to announce the selection of the winner of the 2026 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science: Prof. David Mills PhD, a Distinguished Professor and researcher at University of California, Davis, USA. -
What happens when you eat fiber, and why you should eat more
In recent years much research has been done determining that the products of a healthy gut microbiota also have health benefits way beyond the gut. -
Modeling the nutrient niche to boost biotic consistency and efficacy
Two recent studies used advanced computational approaches to conclude that nutrients are among the most important determinants of an intestinal microbial community’s response to challenges. -
Emerging clinical insights into C. difficile infection from gut microbiota research
In recent years the clinical status and spectrum of C. difficile infection have shifted. The prevalence of this infection has risen sharply. Along with changes that have occurred in the clinical patterns of this disorder, research on the gut microbiome has provided insights into the important factors that contribute to the infection. -
Insights into healthy aging: A story as told by gut microbiome (and other) metabolites
Metabolites, including those derived from the gut microbiome, offer a window into the complex biology of aging. They reflect not just how we live, but how well our bodies are adapting to the passage of time. -
ISAPP welcomes two new scientists to its board of directors
The ISAPP board of directors is pleased to welcome two prominent scientists and frequent ISAPP collaborators to its ranks: Prof. Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (USA), and Prof. Jens Walter PhD from University College Cork (Ireland). The appointment of these board members was announced at the recent ISAPP annual meeting in Banff, Canada. -
Microbiome endpoints in clinical trials for biotics – where do we stand and what have we learnt?
I’m sure you’ve read the results of trials similar to these (fictional) conclusions: ‘Our findings showed an increase in Faecalibacterium and Enterococcus, two… -
Five points to know about biotics for animals, from an ISAPP-led paper
A group of animal health experts, comprising academic and industry member scientists convening at the 2023 ISAPP annual meeting, reviewed the evidence on biotics for animals, outlining what’s known to date and the likely future directions in this scientific field. -
ISAPP Board Scientist Honored by American Society for Nutrition as Inaugural Fellow
Prof. Kelly Swanson PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a nutrition scientist from the ISAPP board of directors, has… -
Exploring resources to inform probiotic recommendations: New UK Probiotic Guide Released
Well-informed healthcare professionals know the importance of recommending evidence-based probiotic products to their patients to achieve specific health benefits. But… -
How a non-industrialized diet affects gut microbes and health, with Dr. Anissa Armet PhD RD
This episode features Dr. Anissa Armet PhD RD from the University of Alberta in Canada, speaking about the impact of… -
New paper summarizes current findings from global research on the vaginal microbiota
Knowledge about the vaginal microbiota is important for women’s health worldwide, but the majority of the research to date has… -
How to respond to the question “Should I take a probiotic?”
Two experts set the record straight on a media article about the benefits of probiotics. -
ISAPP’s President Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
The President of the ISAPP Board of Directors, Prof. Maria Marco PhD, was among the elite group of scientists elected… -
The Promise of Personalized Medicine
While the existence of responders and non-responders are evident in any clinical trial, today’s forward thinkers envision the next logical… -
Researcher in Cameroon Dedicated to Women’s Health Receives 2025 Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations
It is with great pleasure that the ISAPP board of directors announces this year’s winner of the Gregor Reid Award… -
2025 Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award Goes to Researcher in China Focused on Probiotics for Brain Health
ISAPP is pleased to announce that the recipient of this year’s Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award is Dr. Peijun…
