Join LYVA Labs for a series of interactive workshops exploring the exciting opportunities and persistent challenges of microbiome commercialisation.
The UK is a global leader in microbiome research, but translating this scientific excellence into commercial success requires overcoming key barriers. This workshop series will delve into these challenges, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and solution-building.
This series is designed for a multidisciplinary audience, including:
- Academic Researchers
- Industry Experts
- Entrepreneurs /SME owners
- Investors
- Regulatory Professionals
- Clinicians/Healthcare Professionals
Personal Care & Consumer Health
“This is an important sector for the UK economy with some of the world’s leading PC&H companies being based here and, with more than 50% of the UK population suffering from a microbiome-associated skin complaint each year (thereby placing a substantial burden on the NHS), there is a clear and pressing need for solutions” – Microbiome Strategic Roadmap
Guest Speakers: Mike Hoptroff & Dr Barry Murphy, Unilever
Mike is a Senior R&D Manager at Unilever exploring the frontiers of microbiome research in beauty and well being and is a contributor to the Microbiome Strategic Roadmap.
Barry is the Microbiomics Science Lead at Unilever and specialises in studying skin microbiome interactions. His groundbreaking work involves using AI-augmented platforms to analyze complex biological data, with notable research on skin microbiome composition and cosmetic product impacts
Workshop themes
- Discover how microbiome insights are revolutionizing the personal care industry.
- Uncover the challenges and opportunities of developing and commercializing microbiome-friendly products for skin and oral health.
- Explore the potential of AI and data analytics.
This project is funded by iiCON via UKRI as part of the Tackling Infectious Diseases projects.
Disclaimer: Spaces are limited and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Submission of a registration request does not guarantee participation until confirmation is received. The organisers reserve the right to close registration once capacity is reached.