Unlocking Microbiome Science For a Healthier Future
OpenBiome is radically increasing scientistsā understanding of the microbiome through our inclusive platform, unique research tools, and the most globally representative microbiome library of its kind.
Our Global Expansion
Building on our success as a pioneering biobank for fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), OpenBiome is expanding our mission. We are working with scientists and community leadersĀ from around the world to conserve microbiome diversity and catalyze research by sharing a globally representative microbiome library. This work is done through our new flagship program, the Global Microbiome Conservancy (GMbC) Program.

GMbC team commuting to a Jahai village within Royal Belum State Park in Malaysia. ©Global - Microbiome Conservancy / Photo by C. Corzett
Our Impact
Over the past 10 years, we've pushed scientific boundaries and setĀ gold standards

Patients have received urgently needed fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) treatments distributed by OpenBiome.

Participants from underrepresented communities have contributed stool samples to our microbiome library.
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Connecting a Global Community
OpenBiome works with clinicians, researchers,communities, and individuals from across the world. We believe that the benefits of microbiome science should be shared with all.
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