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Biography
Prof. Gardiner has a BSc and a PhD in Microbiology from University College Cork and more than 20 years of research experience. She leads a successful multi-disciplinary agri-food research group within the Eco-Innovation Research Centre at WIT. Prof. Gardiner has published ~100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 4 book chapters and is an inventor on two patent applications. She has supervised 13 PhD students to completion and is currently supervising 6. Prof. Gardiner has obtained >€7.2 million in research funding since joining WIT and is Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator on a number of projects, many with industrial partners. She has also established and actively maintains collaborations nationally (Teagasc, UCC, NUIG, UCD) and internationally (AFBI, Northern Ireland; University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna; UTP, Poland; Agroscope, Switzerland; Aarhus University, Denmark; University of Liège, Belgium; FBN, Germany).
Research Interests
- Alternatives to antibiotics for animals and humans (probiotics, prebiotics, etc)
- Microbiome (pig gut, animal feed, anaerobic digesters)
- Biosafety of manure recycling
- Novel antimicrobials (from marine and other sources)
- Foodborne pathogens (e.g. Salmonella carriage in pigs).
Teaching
Modules currently taught:
- Applications of Microbiology with Biostatistics [to 4th yr BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science]
- Microbial Ecology & Bioremediation [to 3rd yr BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science & BSc in Applied Biology]
- Scientific Enquiry in Biology [to 2nd yr BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science & BSc in Applied Biology]
- Foodborne Pathogens & Molecular Surveillance (to 3rd yr BSc in Food science with Business)
- Microbiology [to 2nd yr BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science & BSc in Applied Biology]
- Research Project [to 3rd and 4th yr BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science & 3rd and 4th yr BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology]
- Livestock Management [to MSc in Organic & Biological Agriculture]
Modules previously taught:
- Introductory Biology (to 1st yr Higher Certificate in Science/Agricultural Science)
- Food Microbiology (to 2nd yr BSc in Applied Biology, 2nd yr BSc in Food science with Business, 2nd yr BSc Agricultural Science)
- Food Regulatory Affairs (National Certificate in Good Manufacturing Practice)
Course Development:
- Member of new course development teams e.g. BSc Food Science with Business, BSc (Hons) Food Science & Innovation; BSc (Hons) Biopharmaceutical Science with Molecular Biology, MSc Biological & Organic Agriculture
- Member of development teams for new industry training and upskilling programmes e.g. Certificate in Analytical Microbiology (Springboard); Certificate in Science in Analytical Microbiology (Skillnet)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelors Degree, Microbiology, University College Cork
PhD, University College Cork
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Projects
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SAWD: Seaweed Antimicrobial Wound Dressing
Mc Loughlin, P., Tan Shiau Pin, G., Mulhare, P., Rafter, M., Mc Neela, E., Gardiner, G. E., Tasdemir, D. & Hughes, H.
01/01/2015 → 30/04/2016
Project: National
Profiles
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Maternal and/or post-weaning supplementation with Bacillus altitudinis spores modulates the microbial composition of colostrum, digesta and faeces in pigs.
Rattigan, R., Lawlor, P. G., Cormican, P., Crespo-Piazuelo, D., Cullen, J. T., Phelan, J. P., Ranjitkar, S., Crispie, F. & Gardiner, G. E., 2023, In: Scientific Reports. 13, p. 8900Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimising liquid feeding system hygiene to improve the microbiological quality of liquid feed for grow-finisher pigs
Cullen, J. T., Viard, F., Lourenco, A., Gómez-Mascaraque, L. G., O'Doherty, J. V., Cormican, P., Gardiner, G. E. & Lawlor, P. G., Apr 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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An overview of Irish pig production, research and knowledge transfer since 1960
Boyle, L., Carroll, C., Clarke, L., Manzanilla, E. G., Gardiner, G. E., McCutcheon, G., McKeon, M., Lawlor, P. G., Lynch, B., O' Doherty, J. V. & O'Driscoll, K., 2022, In: Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research. DOI: 10.15212/ijafr-2020-0153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maternal supplementation with Bacillus altitudinis spores improves porcine offspring growth performance and carcass weight
Piazuelo, D. C., Gardiner, G. E., Ranjitkar, S., Bouwhuis, M. A., Ham, R., Phelan, J. P., Marsh, A. & Lawlor, P. G., 14 Feb 2022, In: British Journal of Nutrition. 127, 3, p. 403-420 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microbiological services delivered by the pig gut microbiome
Cullen, J., Lawlor, P. G. & Gardiner, G. E., 11 Jan 2022, Understanding gut microbiomes as targets for improving pig gut health. Bailey, M. & Stokes, C. (eds.). Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, p. 75-125Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Prizes
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Nominated for WIT Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision Award
Gardiner, Gillian E. (Recipient), 2019
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Nominated for WIT Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision Award
Gardiner, Gillian E. (Recipient), 2011
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