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More than 120 researchers gathered at the University of Maryland to explore advances in computational and experimental microbiome science.

Graduate students spotlight the path from microbiome discovery to real-world impact.

Katharina Maisel of the UMD Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences co-authored a study on a rare lung disease that progressively blocks oxygen flow.

Marcus Fedarko develops software to assemble and visualize metagenomic data, helping researchers untangle microbial genomes and reveal hidden patterns.

A new nationwide study is recruiting volunteers to map the full spectrum of human flatulence.

Can Firtina’s research focuses on actionable solutions to improve human health.

Raunak Dey uses math to model how viruses interact with microbial communities to inform health and policy.

Philip Resnik is part of a new $2.8 million NIH grant that funds an interdisciplinary chatbot project with UMB.

UMIACS Postdoc Kyle Brumfield is using DNA sequencing and other technologies to study how environmental factors like climate can impact waterborne pathogens.

The event will focus on discrete algorithms and machine learning tools that can address important challenges in molecular biology.