Information for researchers

Unlock a treasure trove of microbiome data with our comprehensive biobank.

Dive into this rich resource to drive your discoveries and innovations in human microbiome science. At our biobank, we focus exclusively on collecting microbial samples, such as bacteria, obtained from various sites on the human body. We do not collect or store human tissue or DNA.

We hope to support your research through multiple focus points.

Unparalleled Diversity and Quality
Our collection features diverse, high-quality samples from various body sites, including gut, skin, mouth, and vaginal microbiomes. Each sample is meticulously collected and preserved to ensure the utmost reliability and scientific value.
Rigorously Standardised Collection
Our biobank adheres to rigorous collection and preservation protocols, guaranteeing the highest standards of sample integrity. This ensures that every sample you access is consistent, reproducible, and ideal for advanced research applications, providing a solid foundation for your scientific endeavors.
Comprehensive Metadata
Each sample in our biobank is accompanied by detailed metadata, offering comprehensive characterisation insights into the isolate. This rich context enhances the value of the microbiome data, enabling more precise and meaningful analyses.
Drive Groundbreaking Research
Our biobank offers unparalleled depth and breadth of microbial data, providing a unique resource for groundbreaking research and innovation. Access to these diverse samples can foster new insights into human health, disease mechanisms, and potential therapeutic interventions, driving your research forward.
Propel Your Discoveries
Dive into this rich resource and support your scientific inquiries with the extensive data available. Our biobank is designed to facilitate discoveries that can lead to significant advancements in the field of human microbiome science. Join a community of researchers dedicated to exploring and understanding the complex world of microbiomes.
Further Contributions
We are going to establish a catalogue of high-resolution images of isolates from the human microbiome sites.

Our biobank provides unparalleled depth and breadth of microbial data, offering a unique resource for groundbreaking research and innovation.

By utilizing our biobank, you gain a competitive edge in your studies, fostering new insights into human health, disease mechanisms, and potential therapeutic interventions. Dive into this rich resource and propel your research to new heights with the support of our extensive microbiome collection.

Ethics

Access

Access Requirements

We look forward to supporting your research.

We are ready to support your work. However, we have certain requirements you must meet prior to release of isolates. Please read about these requirements, and download required documents prior to access application. If you have questions, please contact our team via the form at the bottom of this page.

Ethics

You are required to have your own ethics for your individual project work, prior to accessing the biobank. You will be asked for this in your access form.

Access

You will be required to submit a “Sample Access Form” detailing your project outline and your requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

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