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Microbiome Platform Seed Grants

Microbiome Platform Seed Grants

The Center for Microbiome Science is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Microbiome Platform Seed Grants. These awards are specifically designed to introduce new investigators to our specialized resources and platform services, fostering innovative research across our University community.

Please join us in congratulating our awardees:

Dominic Cipiti, 
Department of Microbiology, ASC

Tom Lynch, PhD
Department of Pediatrics, NCH

Yogita Mehra, PhD
Department of Gynecologic Oncology, COM

Andrew Miles, PhD
Plant Pathology, CFAES

Ryan Phillips, MS
Microbial Infection & Immunity, COM

About the Seed Grant | The purpose of this initiative is to lower the barrier to entry for microbiome research. By providing access to Microbiome Platform Services, the Center enables researchers from diverse disciplines to advance their science and integrate microbiome analysis into their ongoing work.