Biobank of human associated microbiome samples
Since 2016, we have collected and preserved microbiome samples from 1,500+ individuals living in under-represented populations in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia (yellow dots on the map). Additional sampling trips will occur soon (blue dots on the map).
Biobank of bacterial isolated strains
We cultured, isolated and sequenced the whole genome of > 10,000 bacterial strains derived from stool microbiome samples. This collection clusters in 450+ species groups and covers a wide range of bacterial taxa across multiple phyla, including from some groups that are previously considered as unculturable.
Access to biomaterial and data
The biomaterial in the biobanks are available to advance microbiome research worldwide and is distributed via the Microbiome Experimental Services Platform at Kiel University. Learn more here.
Access to associated microbiome metadata is handled directly by the Global Microbiome Conservancy. Sequencing data are available through dbGaP and require a formal access request, including the relevant study accession number(s), in accordance with repository policies and participant consent.
For metadata access or general inquiries, please contact microbiomeconservancy@gmail.com.