Launch of Microbiome Journal Club  

We've established a new Microbiome Journal Club for trainees and staff to develop a forum for discussion of the most recent microbiome research. First meeting is February 1 - all are welcome! Get more information.

Microbiome Data Analytics Community Github

Over the past year, a group of UCSF computational researchers have developed a repository to share data analysis pipelines developed by BCMM community members. Spearheaded by Dr. Chhedi Gupta, the repository currently hosts OMICS (microbiome as well as non-microbiome) data analysis pipelines and educational/training materials.

In the coming year, we plan to incorporate standardized microbiome multi-omics data integrative analysis pipelines to aid in translational microbiome research and better serve the needs of our growing microbiome center community. View the repository.

Microbiome collaborations expand at UCSF with new additions Kelsey Collins and Chris Hernandez

We delighted to welcome two new faculty to our community: Drs. Kelsey H. Collins, Ph.D. and Christopher J. Hernandez, Ph.D. Both will be based in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery with ties to multiple research groups, including the Musculoskeletal Center and BCMM. Dr. Collins’ laboratory will investigate metabolic and systemic factors driving age-related musculoskeletal diseases using tissue engineering and regenerative medicine approaches. Dr. Hernandez, who will also direct the UCSF Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) program, investigates the effects of the microbiome on bone and joint disorders, periprosthetic joint infection, and the biomechanics and mechanobiology of infectious bacteria. Read press release.