International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics

02/10/2026

How do you know whether your gut microbiome is in good shape?

Check out this new blog post exploring the concept of a ‘healthy microbiome’.

Read more here https://bit.ly/3ZiURXV

02/04/2026

We’re pleased to announce the recipients of the three ISAPP 2026 awards! Congratulations to Prof. David Mills PhD, Dr. Gabriela Fraiz PhD, and Tushar Matta MS Pharm, who will join the rest of the ISAPP community at the 2026 annual meeting in Tokyo to share their work.

Read more on Prof. David Mills: https://bit.ly/4qj8l0T
Read more on Dr. Gabriela Fraiz: https://bit.ly/4by19ud
Read more on Tushar Matta: https://bit.ly/49Z4pgV

12/17/2025

Looking for a deep dive into the newly published guidelines on dietary management of chronic constipation? See our podcast with Dr. Eirini Dimidi for highlights of the publication to inform evidence-based practice.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4j2vEdt or find Science, Microbes & Health on Apple Podcast, Spotify or YouTube.

11/13/2025

We're looking for the next recipient of the Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science! See this video on last year's recipient & nominate someone today. (Find the link in comments ⬇️)

In this ISAPP Science, Microbes & Health video, hear from an inspiring scientist: Prof. Remco Kort, the winner of our 2025 Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic...

10/31/2025

The latest podcast episode in our series on microbial ecology is not to be missed: Dr. Joao Xavier talking about microbial ecosystem management in people being treated for cancer.

Listen here https://bit.ly/47t2yOW or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

10/29/2025

Our podcast has kicked off a brand new series on leveraging microbial ecology for health! Check out the first episode with Marjon de Vos speaking about eco-evolutionary processes & how they affect antimicrobial resistance.

Listen here https://bit.ly/43CThT9 or find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

10/17/2025

The Sanders Award for Advancing Biotic Science is awarded each year to an individual who has achieved excellence in the field of biotics or fermented foods throughout the course of their career. Do you know a deserving nominee?

2026 applications now open until Nov 14th 2025.

Nominate here: https://isappscience.org/about/sanders-award-for-advancing-biotic-science/

10/15/2025

Calling all early career researchers!

If you're currently working in the field of probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics or fermented foods, check out our Glenn Gibson Early Career Researcher Award -- it's open to researchers who are no more than 5 years past their terminal degree. Deadline: November 14th.

Click the link in bio to learn more and apply.

https://isappscience.org/about/gibson-award-early-career-researcher-award/

10/14/2025

Applications for the 2026 Gregor Reid Award are open now! If you're a researcher in probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics or fermented foods who's working within a low & middle income country (LMIC), we welcome you to apply -- find out more here:

https://isappscience.org/about/gregor-reid-award-for-outstanding-scholars-in-developing-nations/

08/29/2025

Interested to hear about some of the cutting-edge work presented at the ISAPP annual meeting? Listen to two special episodes of our podcast – one that highlights 4 plenary talks, and another that highlights the 4 top research posters from the meeting. With topics that range from biosensor microbes to psychobiotics and the effects of whole grains on intestinal motility, you’ll be sure to learn about something new in the field.⁠
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Listen or find Science, Microbes & Health podcast on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube. or on our website. https://bit.ly/47CUFID
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07/17/2025

ISAPP gathers in Banff, Canada this week! Our gala dinner was a great chance to honor this year's outgoing board members, Profs. Colin Hill & Eamonn Quigley -- and have some fun with line dancing, s'mores, and more 🍫

07/17/2025

ISAPP gathers in Banff this week! Our gala dinner was a great chance to honor the departing board members and have some fun together with line dancing, s'mores, and more!