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Notes from the lab.

Research, news and conversations from the BoobyBiome team, and the science of breast milk, explained.

A scientist examining a Petri dish in the lab
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BoobyBiome Shortlisted for RFSI Europe 2025 Pitching Event

BoobyBiome has been shortlisted for the RFSI Europe 2025 Pitching Event in Brussels, recognised for its pioneering breast milk microbiome innovation.

22 January 2025
The three BoobyBiome founders in lab coats
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BoobyBiome Founders Recognised in Hurun UK Under 30 List for 2024

Recognised as top young biotech entrepreneurs, BoobyBiome’s founders are driving innovation in infant health with breast milk microbiome research.

19 December 2024
Dr Lydia Mapstone holding her Innovate UK purple plaque
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Graveney School Celebrates Alumna Dr. Lydia Mapstone with Innovate UK Purple Plaque

BoobyBiome CEO Dr. Lydia Mapstone is honoured with a plaque recognising her achievements in biotechnology and dedication to improving infant health.

24 June 2024
The three BoobyBiome founders
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BoobyBiome founders on the 2024 Forbes Under 30 list.

BoobyBiome founders Dr. Lydia Mapstone, Dr. Sioned Jones & Dr. Tara O’Driscoll named in Forbes Under 30 2024 for innovation in infant health.

18 April 2024
A group photo of the Shott Scale-Up Accelerator cohort
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BoobyBiome awarded position on the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Shott Scale-Up Accelerator

BoobyBiome’s Dr. Tara O’Driscoll joins the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Shott Scale-Up Accelerator, supporting leaders of high-growth tech SMEs.

17 April 2024
Dr Sioned Fôn Jones holding the Potts Medal at her lecture
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Dr. Sioned Jones Awarded Prestigious Potts Medal for Exceptional Contributions to Chemistry

BoobyBiome co-founder Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones awarded the Potts Medal by the University of Liverpool for her outstanding contribution to Chemistry.

18 May 2023