We believe microbiome science has the power to revolutionize health—and transform lives.



OpenBiome Foundation’s mission is to expand patient access to microbiome therapies and drive scientific discoveries that shape the future of health.
We Are OpenBiome Foundation
OpenBiome Foundation began with a bold belief: that the microbiome holds untapped power to transform human health. For over a decade, we saw that potential come to life—helping thousands of patients overcome Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) through access to safe, effective fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). When regulatory changes forced us to stop delivering these treatments, it was a heartbreaking shift—not just for us, but for the patients who counted on them.
But our mission is far from over.
Our Goals

Closed critical gaps in C. diff treatment, ensuring all patients have access to safe, effective, and widely available treatments.

Equipped clinicians, scientists, and healthcare systems with the knowledge, tools, and infrastructure to advance and deliver life-changing microbiome therapies.

Fueled scientific breakthroughs that not only redefined the role of the microbiome in human health but also paved the way for new microbiome-directed therapies.

Developed and shared high-impact resources that empowered the research community, accelerated the pace of discovery and enabled researchers to build on one another’s work.
In 2012, OpenBiome stepped up to meet a critical need—patients battling recurrent C. diff had few options and no safe, standardized access to FMT. So, we stepped in to bridge the gap.
Ideas

Science in the Field: Dr. Walter Sandoval’s Mission to Map Rural Microbiomes in Paraguay
