Mapping interactions in the human gut microbiome
Official title: Domesticating and Mapping Interactions of the Human Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Funded at Georgia Institute of Technology · NIH-11061015 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about figuring out how different bacteria in your gut work together and with your body, so we can find new ways to help improve gut health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $371,407 |
| NIH project number | 5R35GM153457-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11061015 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with gastrointestinal issues or those interested in improving their gut health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable gastrointestinal health and no interest in microbiome manipulation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a toolkit for understanding how different bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome interact with each other and with human cells. By mapping these interactions, the researchers hope to find ways to manipulate the microbiome to improve health outcomes. The project will focus on domesticating more bacteria from the GI microbiome, which currently has very few domesticated species, to better understand their roles. This knowledge could lead to targeted therapies that promote a healthier gut microbiome.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new treatments that enhance gut health and overall well-being by manipulating the microbiome.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the microbiome, but this approach of creating a universal toolkit for interaction mapping is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Corey J. — Georgia Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Corey J.
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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.