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Become part of the global food microbiome research community
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The Food Microbiome Project welcomes researchers, institutions, and industry partners to contribute to our global initiative. Together, we can advance our understanding of food microbiomes and their impact on human health and food systems.
Contact Information
Get in touch with our team for collaboration opportunities, technical support, or general inquiries about the Food Microbiome Project.
Website
Visit our main website for comprehensive project information and resources.
Project Leadership
Meet the core team leading the Food Microbiome Project and coordinating international research efforts.
Prof. Yong-Xin LIU
Project Director
Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, CAAS
Expertise: Metagenomics, Bioinformatics, Microbial Ecology
Prof. Fazheng REN
Scientific Coordinator
China Agricultural University
Expertise: Food Science, Food Safety, Food Microbiology
Prof. Junbiao Dai
Scientific Coordinator
Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, CAAS
Expertise: Synthetic Biology, Genome Engineering, Microbial Systems
Prof. Renyou GAN
Research Coordinator
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Expertise: Food Technology, Fermentation, Microbial Genomics
Prof. Zhihong SUN
Research Coordinator
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Expertise: Dairy Microbiology, Probiotics, Microbial Genomics
Prof. Yancong ZHANG
Data Coordinator
Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, CAAS
Expertise: Bioinformatics, Metagenomics, Gut Microbiome
Consortium Partners
The Food Microbiome Project is supported by a global network of research institutions, universities, and industry partners.
Academic Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
- University of Goettingen, Germany
- Harvard University, USA
- University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Research Organizations
- National Institute of Health, USA
- European Food Safety Authority
- Food Standards Agency, UK
- Health Canada
- Chinese Center for Disease Control
Industry Partners
- Mengniu Dairy
- Yili Group
- Nestlé Research Center
- General Mills
- Kraft Heinz
