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Research Guides

Microbiome and Microbiomics

In support of the Host Microbiome Initiative at the University of Michigan, as well as providing basic information for the public.

Government

Educational

Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research (Baylor College of Medicine)
Biofrontiers Institute (University of Colorado)
Boston University Microbiome Initiative
"The Boston University Microbiome Initiative brings together scientists from different disciplines and departments, with a common interest in microbial ecosystems."
Center for Individualized Medicine, Microbiome Program (Mayo Clinic)
Center for Microbiome Informatics and Therapeutics (Massachusetts Institute of Tecbnology)
The Community Within: the Human Microbiome (University of Pennsylvania)
Microbiome Core (University of Michigan)
(See the "Getting Started" page of this guide for more information.)
Microbiome Core Facility (University of North Carolina)
Microbiome Group (Emory University)
Program in Microbial Pathogenesis & Host Defence (University of California, San Francisco)
Projects: Human Microbiome & Metagenomics (Genome Institute, Washington University (WUSTL)

Commercial

Introduction to Human Microbiome Analysis (Illumina)
Second Genome
"Second Genome is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a mission to translate microbiome science into a pipeline of therapeutics across a range of indications."

Non-Profit

American Microbiome Institute
The American Microbiome Institute is a non-profit organization, established in 2013, dedicated to advancing microbiome science and education.
AGA Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education
The mission of the center is “To advance research and education on the gut microbiome in human health and disease.”

Non-Profit - National Academies Press

Last Updated: Jun 5, 2025 9:03 AM