Exploring the biology and potential applications of Archaea
Official title: 2025 Archaea: Ecology, Metabolism and Molecular Biology Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11163632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is bringing together about 200 scientists to chat about tiny microorganisms called Archaea, exploring how they can help us understand our health and create new tools for science, especially in areas like our gut health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB037428-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11163632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals interested in advancements in microbiome health and biotechnology applications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to microbiome health or those not interested in biotechnological advancements may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference will gather around 200 scientists to discuss the biology, evolution, and potential applications of Archaea, a group of microorganisms. The focus will be on understanding archaeal genomics and its implications for human health and biotechnology. Topics will include the development of new genome editing tools and the role of Archaea in the human gut microbiome. Participants will engage in discussions and collaborations to advance research in these areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new biotechnological applications and improved understanding of human health related to gut microbiome.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the role of Archaea in various applications, indicating potential for success in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diruggiero, Jocelyne — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Diruggiero, Jocelyne
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.