Day in the Life of Shannon ABC – How is Shannon ABC’s work helping to advance microbial research? 

Dr. Gustavo Fehrenbach is a research scientist at Shannon ABC, who has worked on the characterization of bacterial communities, which is an essential analysis for processes that rely on microorganisms.

Why is it important? 

Understanding bacterial communities allows companies to optimise their processes, enhance product quality, and ensure regulatory compliance, leading to more efficient and sustainable practices. 

Shannon ABC, utilizing the MinION™ nanopore sequencer, can analyse large amounts of DNA and provide taxonomic classification of bacteria with an accuracy above 99%. Several companies from various sectors, such as the dairy industry, cleaning products, and animal feed, have partnered with Shannon ABC on their projects. With the necessary expertise, specific protocols were designed to meet unique needs and provide expert outputs to these companies.