Through your visionary support, we can connect researchers, expand access to advanced tools and help drive discoveries in microbiome science that improve health. Here’s how your gift can help:
Unlock the Power of the Microbiome
At the Microbial Interactions & Microbiome Center (mim_c), we are on the brink of groundbreaking discoveries that could transform our understanding of health, disease and the environment.
By decoding the microbiome, mim_c is unlocking new solutions — from chronic disease treatment to environmental sustainability.
Will you join us and help advance new discoveries and future breakthroughs being unlocked through microbiome research?
Your Impact
Advancing research leads to better gut health
mim_c supports microbiome researchers across the Pacific Northwest by consulting on studies, connecting with collaborators and accessing specialized tools. Your investment helps lower barriers to innovation by subsidizing access to advanced technologies and opening doors to expert resources across the University of Washington.
Supporting the next generation of researchers
The mim_c Trainee Program is cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders who will drive groundbreaking discoveries in microbiome research. Your support will help build a vibrant, connected community for early-career scientists across the Puget Sound region, enabling trainees to learn from leading faculty and peers in a rigorous, collaborative environment that lays a strong foundation for transformative research.
Tackling real-world health challenges through microbiome research
At mim_c, our research is exploring how microbes interact and how microbiomes affect human health and the environment. Your support will help advance studies ranging from studying post-surgical infections and diarrheal disease to understanding the microbiomes of cancer patients and pre-term infants, tackling a wide range of real-world health challenges.
You Can Help Unlock the Microbiome’s Potential
The Microbial Interactions & Microbiome Center (mim_c) is advancing microbiome research at the University of Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest by connecting scientists, promoting collaboration and helping researchers access the technologies they need.
At mim_c, we are exploring the hidden world of microbiomes — communities of microbes that live together and evolve in shared environments. Found in nearly every corner of the planet, these tiny ecosystems can have a big impact. Our research focuses on microbiomes that affect human health and help sustain the environment, with a special emphasis on those found in the Pacific Northwest.
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Join Us
Your donation will help connect researchers, expand access to cutting-edge technologies and accelerate the discoveries that can improve health and protect the planet.
Will you join us in advancing microbiome research for a healthier, more sustainable future?