The John J Ryan Distinguished Lecture at RCSI Research Day 2018 entitled ‘Translating Microbiome Science’ was delivered by Professor Fergus Shanahan, Director of the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) Microbiome Institute at University College Cork. Pictured (l-r) are Professor Catherine Greene, RCSI Research Day Academic Coordinator; Professor Fergus Shanahan; and Professor Ray Stallings, Director of Research, RCSI.