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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
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):
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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 → …
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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
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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, , 23 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 61, 8, p. e0043823Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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
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Delftia spp as Opportunistic Pathogens: a narrative review
Ryan, M. P. & Tony Pembroke, J., Apr 2026, In: New Microbes and New Infections. 70, 101705.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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UL Biological Safety Committee (External organisation)
Pembroke, J. T. (Member)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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University Teaching and Learning Committee (External organisation)
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2015Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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EHS Faculty Research Committee (External organisation)
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2014Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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CS Quality Review Committee (External organisation)
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2013Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Disciplinary Appeals Committee (External organisation)
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2011Activity: Membership › Membership of committee