Shaping the Future of
Food and Health
Through Metabolomics

Shaping the Future of Food and Health Through Metabolomics

Shaping the Future of Food and Health Through Metabolomics

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About the Initiative

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project will establish a leading metabolomics centre at the University of Ljubljana, advancing food and nutrition research. It will develop innovative methods to study bioactive compounds and health biomarkers, supporting personalised nutrition and better food quality. Led by prof. dr. Urška Vrhovšek, the project promotes open science and positions the University as a European leader in this field.

About the Initiative

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project will establish a leading metabolomics centre at the University of Ljubljana, advancing food and nutrition research. It will develop innovative methods to study bioactive compounds and health biomarkers, supporting personalised nutrition and better food quality. Led by prof. dr. Urška Vrhovšek, the project promotes open science and positions the University as a European leader in this field.

Our People

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Agronomy and Department of Animal Science. Additionally, the project integrates expertise from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana.

Our People

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Agronomy and Department of Animal Science. Additionally, the project integrates expertise from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana.

Our people

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Department of Agronomy and Department of Animal Science. Additionally, the project integrates expertise from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Ljubljana.

Upcoming Events

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology

Currently there’s no upcoming events

Upcoming Events

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology

Currently there’s no upcoming events

Upcoming events

The ERA Chair FOODOMICS project brings together leading departments of the University of Ljubljana and a network of distinguished research institutions and stakeholders across Slovenia. The project is hosted by the Biotechnical Faculty, specifically its Department of Food Science and Technology

Currently there’s no upcoming events

Latest News

  • IN MEMORIAM: prof. dr. Urška Vrhovšek (1968–2026)

    October 6th, 2026

    IN MEMORIAM: prof. dr. Urška Vrhovšek (1968–2026)

    October 6th, 2026
  • Dr. Ana Miklavčič Višnjevec – new ERA Chair Foodomics Team

    September 15th, 2026

    Dr. Ana Miklavčič Višnjevec – new ERA Chair Foodomics Team

    September 15th, 2026
  • Dr. Kajetan Trošt joins the ERA Chair FOODOMICS team

    September 1st, 2026

    Dr. Kajetan Trošt joins the ERA Chair FOODOMICS team

    September 1st, 2026

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