Analyzing the microbiome for health insights
The UCSD Microbiome and Metagenomics Center
This study is looking at the tiny living things in your gut, like bacteria and viruses, to help us understand how they affect your health, and it’s for anyone interested in learning more about their microbiome and its role in health and disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081707 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UCSD Microbiome and Metagenomics Center focuses on processing stool samples to generate high-quality data about the microbiome, which includes bacteria, archaea, and viruses. By optimizing methods for DNA and RNA extraction, sequencing, and bioinformatics, the center aims to provide detailed insights into the microbial communities in the human body. Patients may benefit from this research through improved understanding of how their microbiome affects health and disease. The center also collaborates with other institutions to enhance study design and data interpretation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals interested in understanding their gut health and its impact on overall wellness.
Not a fit: Patients with no interest in microbiome research or those not providing stool samples may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized health recommendations based on individual microbiome profiles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the microbiome's role in health, indicating that this approach has potential for significant findings.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gilbert, Jack Anthony — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Gilbert, Jack Anthony
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.