About
The internationally-awarded One Health Microbiome Center advances interdisciplinary research and education at the intersection of human health, agricultural health, and environmental health through the lens of the microbiome. Guided by the One Health framework and a vision to define the great microbiome center of the 21st century, the Center investigates how microbial communities – the foundation of the biosphere - influence disease prevention, immune function, antimicrobial resistance, food systems, evolution, and ecosystem health. By integrating expertise in microbiology, genomics, veterinary medicine, public health, environmental science, and data science, the Center addresses complex and vital global health challenges through collaborative, science-driven solutions.
As a major hub for microbiome research and innovation, the One Health Microbiome Center fosters strategic partnerships across academia, healthcare, government, and industry. Through industry collaborations, the Center accelerates translational research, supports product development and commercialization, and advances evidence-based solutions that improve human, animal, and environmental health. The Center also provides research infrastructure, workforce training, and community engagement initiatives that strengthen microbiome science and expand real-world impact at local, national, and global levels.
In This Section
Mission & Strategic Plan
Learn about OHMC’s mission and strategic vision for advancing One Health microbiome research
Research Areas
Explore OHMC’s six core research areas advancing One Health microbiome science
Microbial Art Collaborations
Discover how OHMC partners with artists and designers to transform microbiome science into compelling, accessible visual storytelling
The Microbiome Medal
Recognizing global leaders in microbiome research, mentorship, and service whose work advances science and improves lives
Make a Gift
Make a gift to support groundbreaking microbiome research and the next generation of scientists
Directory
Connect with leaders in One Health microbiome research
Executive Committee
Connect with the OHMC Executive Committee
OHMC By the Numbers
550+
Members
$224M
Awarded Funding
42+
Departments
100+
Country Collaborations
9
American Academy of Microbiology Fellows
2000+
Publications in a Five-Year Period
First PhD
in Microbiome Science
Pierce Prize
First Ever Awarded to a Center, Not an Individual