Microbiomics and Metagenomics

Within the Institute for Biomedical Technologies, a multidisciplinary team of researchers is actively engaged in the field of microbiomics and metagenomics, developing innovative approaches to investigate the role of microbial communities in complex biological systems. The team combines expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, metabolomics, and data science to explore the contribution of the microbiome to the onset of complex diseases, to study microbiota–host–exposome interactions, and to elucidate how microbial dynamics and metabolite profiles influence host physiology and disease mechanisms. In parallel, the group conducts research on animal- and food-associated microbiomes, with the aim of improving food safety, supporting biodiversity conservation, and enhancing animal performance. Through an integrated and translational approach, ITB researchers contribute to advancing both fundamental and applied knowledge in support of human, animal, and environmental health.