Integrative Center for Environmental Microbiomes and Human Health
Funded at University of Hawaii at Manoa · NIH-11392464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large center aims to understand how environmental microbiomes affect human health and develop new tools to study microbes in different environments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2018 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,165,790 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM125508-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392464 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals living in Hawaii or similar diverse environments who could be affected by environmental microbiomes and related health outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Participants not directly involved in clinical or translational studies may not receive personal health benefits.
What this research studies
This program supports multi-disciplinary research on how microbes in the environment interact with human health, using clinical, biochemical, and ecological approaches. Located in Hawaii, it leverages the unique island landscape to examine microbial communities from mountains to the sea and their links to health outcomes. It focuses on building collaborations, advancing methods, and creating tools to explore microbiomes across ecosystems. The center brings together experts to study the interface between environment, microbes, and people to inform healthier communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better understanding of how environments shape microbiomes and health, guiding public health and environmental strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous microbiome research has shown meaningful associations between environments, microbes, and health, but this center emphasizes integrated, multi-ecosystem approaches.
Where this research is happening
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Amend, Anthony — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Amend, 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.