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Global Microbiome Conservancy

Advancing Microbiome Science Equitably and Ethically

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80+

Consortium members

Connecting researchers across 60+ institutions worldwide

70+

Human populations

Sampled across 20+ countries

2,000+

Microbiome samples

Collected from under-represented populations across 5 continents

10,000+

Biobanked bacterial strains

Representing 500+ species, including hundreds of newly characterized species

40,000+

Bacterial genomes

From isolate and metagenomic sequencing data

68% of the world population projected to live in urban areas by 2050

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Many communities will soon adopt some degree of industrialization in their lifestyle and are likely to face rapid incidence of both microbiome perturbations and non-communicable diseases like asthma, allergies, IBD and diabetes.

Our work

Our work is centered around four core activities:

1

Advancing Science

We participate in educational initiatives and generate resources for the research community to advance microbiome science. Leveraging these resources, we address scientific questions related to the human microbiome.

 
2

Representation

We foster collaborations with human populations worldwide, with a particular emphasis on engaging underrepresented communities. Through these partnerships, we aim to promote inclusivity in the field of microbiome science.

 
3

Conservation

We dedicate our efforts to sampling a diverse range of microbiomes from around the world. By culturing, isolating and storing gut bacteria, we are building an open, non-profit and global library of our microbial heritage.

 
4

Capacity Building

We promote capacity building within partner institutions by offering comprehensive scientific training and research support, empowering GMbC consortium members to contribute to scientific progress in their regions.

 

Our objectives

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Exploring the Microbiome

We aim to advance our knowledge of the human microbiome and boost global research capacity. By curating and sharing a highly representative collection of microbiome samples and data, we strive to catalyze research worldwide.

Inclusive Scientific Advancements

Most of our existing knowledge of the microbiome is derived from the study of human populations of European descent. The GMbC seeks to rectify this disparity by enhancing global representation in microbiome sampling. We aim to ensure active participation and access to the benefits of microbiome research for all communities.

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