NCIMB news, June 2026 NCIMB is heading to the European Congress on Biotechnology in Antwerp on the 28th July 2026. The conference programme brings together leading researchers, innovators and industry experts across four key thematic streams: Our Scientific Advisor Richard van Kranenburg will be presenting a poster, featuring two of NCIMB’s latest developments, to showcase how the potential from strains within the NCIMB culture collection can be unlocked to improve health. NCIMB’s extensive culture collection offers exciting potential for biotechnology applications and we offer a suite of services that support …
Celtic Renewables and NCIMB form new partnership to further advance biological processes
NCIMB news, 26 March 2026 Scottish bio-based chemical manufacturer Celtic Renewables is collaborating on a three-month project with Aberdeen-based microbiology company NCIMB. Celtic converts waste and by-products like potatoes and residues from whisky distillation into bio-based chemicals. NCIMB will work with Celtic Renewables on an initial 12-week project to assess candidate microbial performance using a range of feedstocks identified by the company, supporting the scale-up of their process. Currently, acetone and butanol are primarily derived from the petrochemical industry. Celtic Renewables aims to displace the use of fossil fuels by …
NCIMB appoints Martin Gouldstone as Chairman
NCIMB news, December 2025 NCIMB, the Aberdeen-based microbiology company, is delighted to welcome Martin Gouldstone as chairman of the board. Martin was appointed on 10 November 2025 and brings a wealth of commercial and leadership expertise from drug discovery and contract research. His previous board and advisory roles include non-exec director for hVIVO, an AIM listed viral challenge services business; chair for ValiRx, an AIM listed Biotech company; and advisor to Alden Scientific post the acquisition of Oncimmune GmbH. NCIMB is a trusted provider of high-quality microbial products and services …
New microbiome focussed edition of Collected Insights out now!
A new edition of our newsletter Collected Insights is out now! This edition has a microbiome focus and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of our fantastic microbial resource, the National Collection of Industrial, Food and Marine Bacteria. Download a copy to read about: If you want to find out more about anything in our newsletter, get in touch using the form on this page!
Strain engineering project yields hyper-butyrate producing strain of Clostridium butyricum
Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome, caused by an imbalance in the natural beneficial microbial population, often translates to serious health issues, including infection and inflammatory issues. This dysbiosis could be ameliorated with the addition of butyrate to the lower gut – studies have indicated that butyrate supports the integrity of the gut barrier, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate immune responses. It is also thought to promote a balanced gut microbiome by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Delivering an effective dose of butyrate to the intestine could be achieved through …
NCIMB is looking forward to a microbiome-focused summer
We’ve got two exciting microbiome events to look forward to this summer. Our Microbiome Services Manager Julie Mackinnon will be heading to the first networking event of the Microbiome and Infectious Disease (MaID) Innovation Hub on the 8th of July and Brandon Childers is attending the INFORM Hub Summer 2025 event in Reading on 24 June. INFORM was established to unite researchers and industry experts from fields including gut microbiology, food science, nutrition, immune function, mental health and sports science with the aim of delving into the exciting potential of …