Mission Statement
The state of Rhode Island has a large and diverse community of microbiome scientists with research interests ranging from fungal pathogens to marine organisms with many interests in between. The Rhode Island Microbiome Consortium brings together labs and local resources that are broadly interested in microbial community analysis. Our goal is to facilitate the exchange of techniques and to foster collaborations within the region. By connecting researchers and Cores, we accelerate research and build on capacity. We also aim to host local meetings and symposia to share our research with the broader community.
Under people, you will find a list of local researchers and a brief description of their work. Many of the scientists also list the specific approaches and tools used by each group to profile the microbiome. The resources page provides descriptions and links to a growing set of Cores and facilities within the state that are essential for our work. The news section provides a place for our group to post relevant announcements and updates related to the consortium and our labs. The meetings section provides a place to post information about local seminars and visiting lecturers as well as symposia and meetings.