New Ways to Understand Your Gut Microbes
Developing Next-Generation Physiology approaches for human gut microbiome research
This project aims to develop advanced techniques to closely observe the individual living organisms in your gut and understand how they function.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State University - Bozeman NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bozeman, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11143111 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Researchers are developing cutting-edge methods to study the tiny organisms in your gut right where they live, within your body, rather than growing them in a lab. This involves using advanced tools to examine individual cells from gut biopsy samples. The goal is to uncover how these microbes work and interact within your digestive system, providing a much clearer picture of the gut microbiome than previously possible.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who have provided or may provide gut biopsy samples for research could indirectly contribute to or benefit from the foundational knowledge gained from this work.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in or not able to participate in studies involving gut biopsies would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to a much deeper understanding of gut health and disease, potentially opening doors for new ways to treat digestive conditions.
How similar studies have performed: This project introduces advanced, currently underutilized technologies to the human gut microbiome field, suggesting a novel approach for this area of study.
Where this research is happening
Bozeman, United States
- Montana State University - Bozeman — Bozeman, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hatzenpichler, Roland — Montana State University - Bozeman
- Study coordinator: Hatzenpichler, Roland
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.