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TransUniversity Microbiome Initiative (TUMI)

The TransUniversity Microbiome Initiative aims to create a central hub for cutting-edge microbiome research at the University of Virginia.

Human symbiosis with the diverse communities of bacteria and other indigenous microbes that compose our microbiome is an essential component of health and a key determinant of interindividual variability in response to therapeutic interventions. Dysbiosis, i.e., imbalance in the composition and function of the microbiome, has been implicated in rising rates of Clostridium difficile infection, metabolic syndrome and obesity, cancer, psychological depression, food allergies, autoimmune diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and autism. In low- and middle-income countries, dysbiosis is further linked to high rates of diarrheal diseases, undernutrition, and impaired immune responses to oral immunizations against polio and rotavirus – diseases impeding progress towards the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

 

TransUniversity Microbiome Initiative is funded by UVA’s Strategic Investment Fund.

More information can be found here.

Split V Microbiome

What we've accomplished since January 2020

TUMI Sponsored Research Projects

TUMI Resources and Associated Services

  • Gnotobiotic Mouse Facility

  • Metabolomics Services through the Biomolecular Analysis Facility

  • Metabolomics Analyses available

  • TUMI Lab

  • TUMI Culture Facility

  • Emulate Organ Chip Technology

  • TUMI Bioinformatics Support

  • TUMI Events - TUMI Course Registration Open!

TUMI Leadership Team

Get in touch!

Please reach out to Casandra Hoffman (CLH4HE@virginia.edu) with any questions related to engaging with the Microbiome Initiative or associated services.

 

We have a microbiome listserv! Please signup using the link below to receive information about events, funding, and training opportunities!

https://lists.virginia.edu/sympa/info/microbiome

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