Exploring how humans and microbes interact for health.
Official title: Host-Microbe Co-Evolution in Human Health: The Microbiome-Pathobiont Continuum
Funded at Keystone Symposia · NIH-11071742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about a conference where scientists come together to talk about how humans and tiny germs work together, which can help us understand health and sickness better, and ultimately lead to better treatments for infections and allergies that could help patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Keystone Symposia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silverthorne, United States) |
| Project start | November 18, 2024 |
| Project end | October 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $4,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI188927-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with allergic diseases or those interested in the role of the microbiome in health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to microbial interactions or those not residing in the geographic area of the conference may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This research focuses on a conference that brings together scientists to discuss the co-evolution of humans and microbes, particularly how these interactions affect health and disease. The conference will cover topics such as the immune system's response to harmful pathogens and the role of beneficial microbes in maintaining health. By fostering collaboration among researchers from various fields, the goal is to enhance understanding of microbial interactions and their implications for treating and preventing diseases. Patients may benefit indirectly through advancements in knowledge that could lead to improved treatments for infectious and allergic diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and strategies for preventing and treating infectious and allergic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences and research in the field of microbiome interactions have shown promising results, indicating a growing understanding of these complex relationships.
Where this research is happening
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Keystone Symposia
Silverthorne, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheppard, Terry L. — Keystone Symposia
- Study coordinator: Sheppard, Terry L.
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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.