J Tony Pembroke

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Research Interests

Microbial biofuels, Metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for liquid biofuels. Molecular manipulation of Synechocystis PCC6803. Gene knockouts in cyanobacteria, improving carbob flux through genetic manipulation. Enhancement of gene expression in cyanobacteria. Use of cyanobacterial biomass to enhance process economics. Binding of metals to cyanobacterial EPS. Metal bioremediation via cyanobacterial biosorption. Genomics of mobile elements particularly Integrative Conjugative Elements (ICE's) of the SXT/R391 group and Ralstonia ICE's. Microbial stress responses and adaptive genes to damage and heat, Autothermal waste processing (ATAD). Phylogenetics of thermal niches such as ATAD digesters of organic wastes. Safety of wastewater and transmission of antibiotic resistance determinants in wastewater. Biomaterials biocompatibility and novel biomaterials with antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties. Lipid production from Rhodococcus opacus .

Teaching Interests

BC4907 Cell Biochemistry BC4957 Bioinformatics BC4904 Biochemistry (DNA and Proteins) BC4401 Introductory Biochemistry ER4507 Effluent Control

Biography

Professor of Industrial Biochemistry, University of Limerick. Education BSc (Molecular Microbiology) PhD Molecular Microbiology and Genetics). EMBO Postdoctoral Fellow University of Leiden the Netherlands. Now Emeritus Chair of Industrial Biochemistry

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, PhD, National University of Ireland - Galway

Award Date: 1 Jan 1982

Bachelor, BSc, National University of Ireland - Galway

Award Date: 1 Jan 1979

External positions

Lecturer/ Professor, University of Limerick

2 Sep 1983 → …

Genetic Engineer, Unileaver

1 Jun 1982 → …

EMBO Postdoctoraal Fellow, Leiden University

1982 → 1983

Research Biochemist, Glanbia

1 Jun 1973 → …

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):

SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15 Life on Land

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Integrative Conjugative Elements (ICEs) of the SXT/R391 family drive adaptation and evolution in γ-Proteobacteria
Ryan, M. P., Carraro, N., Slattery, S. & Pembroke, J. T., Feb 2024, In: Critical Reviews in Microbiology. 50, 1, p. 105-126 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
If You're Not Confused, You're Not Paying Attention: Ochrobactrum Is Not Brucella
Moreno, E., Middlebrook, E. A., Altamirano-Silva, P., Al Dahouk, S., Araj, G. F., Arce-Gorvel, V., Arenas-Gamboa, Á., Ariza, J., Barquero-Calvo, E., Battelli, G., Bertu, W. J., Blasco, J. M., Bosilkovski, M., Cadmus, S., Caswell, C. C., Celli, J., Chacón-Díaz, C., Chaves-Olarte, E., Comerci, D. J. & Conde-Álvarez, R. & 58 others, Cook, E., Cravero, S., Dadar, M., De Boelle, X., De Massis, F., Díaz, R., Escobar, G. I., Fernández-Lago, L., Ficht, T. A., Foster, J. T., Garin-Bastuji, B., Godfroid, J., Gorvel, J.-P., Güler, L., Erdenliğ-Gürbilek, S., Gusi, A. M., Guzmán-Verri, C., Hai, J., Hernández-Mora, G., Iriarte, M., Jacob, N. R., Keriel, A., Khames, M., Köhler, S., Letesson, J.-J., Loperena-Barber, M., López-Goñi, I., McGiven, J., Melzer, F., Mora-Cartin, R., Moran-Gilad, J., Muñoz, P. M., Neubauer, H., O'Callaghan, D., Ocholi, R., Oñate, Á., Pandey, P., Pappas, G., Pembroke, J. T., Roop, M., Ruiz-Villalonos, N., Ryan, M. P., Salcedo, S. P., Salvador-Bescós, M., Sangari, F. J., de Lima Santos, R., Seimenis, A., Splitter, G., Suárez-Esquivel, M., Tabbaa, D., Trangoni, M. D., Tsolis, R. M., Vizcaíno, N., Wareth, G., Welburn, S. C., Whatmore, A., Zúñiga-Ripa, A. & Moriyón, I., 23 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 61, 8, p. e0043823
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Identification and characterisation of a Novel SXT/R391 ICE mobile genetic element isolated from an Irish wastewater environment
Ryan, M. P., Slattery, S. & Pembroke, J. T., Oct 2022, In: Access Microbiology. 4, 5
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Tn4371 ICE family of bacterial mobile genetic elements
Van Houdt, R., Toussaint, A., Ryan, M. P., Pembroke, J. T., Mergeay, M., Adley, C. C. & Ryan, M. P., 8 Mar 2022, Bacterial Integrative Mobile Genetic Elements. CRC Press, p. 179-200 22 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Delftia spp as Opportunistic Pathogens – Rise of a new threat?
Ryan, M. P. & Tony Pembroke, J., 16 Jan 2026, In: New Microbes and New Infections. 101705, 1, p. 64-73 11 p., 101705.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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UL Biological Safety Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2017
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
University Teaching and Learning Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2015
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
EHS Faculty Research Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2014
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
CS Quality Review Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2013
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Disciplinary Appeals Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2011
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship
Pembroke, J. T. (Recipient), 1982
Prize: Honorary award
OECD Visiting Professorship
Pembroke, J. T. (Recipient), 1986
Prize: Honorary award
Presidents Prize
Pembroke, J. T. (Recipient), 1979
Prize: Honorary award
Research Excellence Award
Pembroke, J. T. (Recipient), 1993
Prize: Honorary award
Teaching Excellence Award
Pembroke, J. T. (Recipient), 1989
Prize: Honorary award

J Tony Pembroke

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Integrative Conjugative Elements (ICEs) of the SXT/R391 family drive adaptation and evolution in γ-Proteobacteria

If You're Not Confused, You're Not Paying Attention: Ochrobactrum Is Not Brucella

Identification and characterisation of a Novel SXT/R391 ICE mobile genetic element isolated from an Irish wastewater environment

The Tn4371 ICE family of bacterial mobile genetic elements

Delftia spp as Opportunistic Pathogens – Rise of a new threat?

UL Biological Safety Committee (External organisation)

University Teaching and Learning Committee (External organisation)

EHS Faculty Research Committee (External organisation)

CS Quality Review Committee (External organisation)

Disciplinary Appeals Committee (External organisation)

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship

OECD Visiting Professorship

Presidents Prize

Research Excellence Award

Teaching Excellence Award

J Tony Pembroke

Personal profile

Research Interests

Teaching Interests

Biography

Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

External positions

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Activities

Prizes