Min graduated with a BSc (Honours) in Food Science from Curtin University and previously worked in a public health research institute in Singapore for several years. She is currently based in Teagasc, completing a PhD in Microbiology with University College Cork. Her research focuses on the use of metagenomic sequencing technologies to investigate the dairy microbiome in an effort to understand the factors influencing the microbiome along the dairy processing chain that contribute to food safety and quality.

Cathy graduated with a BSc in Microbiology from University College Cork. She is currently based in Teagasc completing a PhD in Microbiology also from University College Cork as well as now working with SeqBiome. Her main research interests include enhancing the growth and activity of health-promoting strict anaerobic bacteria in the human gut using a combination of laboratory based work and metagenomic analysis.

Originally a genetics graduate form University College Cork interested in ecosystem interactions, Jamie completed his PhD on microbial ecology of bioreactors, illustrating the importance of fermenters in maintaining a healthy, functional community. Alongside research on in-depth community analysis, metagenomics, and compositional data, his recent work has focused on designing and deploying cloud infrastructure and data practices for SeqBiome.

Laura graduated with a BA in Human Genetics from Trinity College Dublin, after which she worked for four years as technician on the Teagasc sequencing platform and is now working with SeqBiome and towards a PhD in Microbiology in University College Cork. Her primary research focus is on developing next-generation sequencing tools and methods, with a view to improving the application of the technology to microbiome studies and to enhance understanding of the role of the microbiome in food and human health.