Creating a new tool to study the gut microbiome
Development of a Novel Biosensor to Accelerate Investigations of the Gut Microbiome
This study is all about creating new tools to help us learn more about the gut microbiome, which affects our health, and it’s designed for anyone interested in understanding how their gut health might relate to different health issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Biomesense, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11067898 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative tools to better understand the gut microbiome, which plays a crucial role in various health conditions. The project aims to create a device called GutLab for continuous and standardized data collection, alongside a software platform named MetaBiome for analyzing this data. By conducting user-testing in real-world settings, the research seeks to gather extensive data that can lead to the discovery of important biomarkers related to health and disease. This approach aims to overcome current limitations in microbiome research and enhance its clinical applications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals interested in gut health or those with conditions linked to the gut microbiome, such as metabolic disorders or gastrointestinal diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any interest in gut health or those with unrelated health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant advancements in precision medicine by identifying actionable biomarkers related to gut health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in microbiome studies, but this approach of integrating hardware and software for large-scale data generation is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Biomesense, INC. — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nichols, Dylan — Biomesense, INC.
- Study coordinator: Nichols, Dylan
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.