The Centre of Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health
Our Centre of Excellence in Transforming Gut Health supports research, training, multidisciplinary collaboration and translation of findings for the understanding, identification and management of chronic digestive diseases.
Transforming gut health involves creating a balance in the gut microbiome by promoting beneficial bacteria and reducing harmful ones. This can be achieved through dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and potentially supplementation. A healthy gut microbiome supports overall well-being, including physical and mental health, immunity, and more. Our Centre aims to promote this transformation through research and various clinical studies.
Research Workforce Training
Research and training will be undertaken at world-class universities, research institutions and hospitals:
Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Newcastle
Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane
University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI), Brisbane
Universities:
University of Newcastle
University of Queensland
Macquarie University
Monash University
University of New South Wales
University of Adelaide
Hospitals:
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane
John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
Building Collaboration
The Centre of Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health investigators have a long track record of collaborative research, integrating and translating research findings, including the previous Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health (2019-2024).
Our Centre actively facilitates collaboration within Australia and internationally, through a number of programs:
- This website, and distributed e-newsletters to promote communication
- Pilot research funding to support digestive health research activities
- Active mentoring between Centre investigators and new trainees
- Participation in site visits, national and international research meetings
- International training opportunities (Mayo Clinic, Karolinska Institute and Leuven University)
- Hosting international and national experts
- Recording webinars on key topics in digestive health research
- Hosting Centre of Research Excellence in Transforming Gut Health research days