Research focus

The Microbiome Systems Biology Lab, led by Dr. Na Jiao, explores how microbes interact with their hosts, harnesses AI to discover novel microbial resources, and develops innovative tools for microbiome research. We aim to translate microbiome discoveries into practical solutions for human health.

Human microbiome

Host-Microbiome Crosstalk

We investigate how microbes influence host physiology and immunity, and how these interactions drive health and disease. Our goal is to uncover mechanistic insights that can guide therapeutic strategies.

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Bioinformatics

AI-Driven Microbial Resource Discovery

We leverage artificial intelligence to mine the vast diversity of microbial genomes for novel functions and metabolites. This approach enables the discovery of new biomarkers and therapeutic leads.

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Ocean microbiome

Methods and Platform Development

We design and implement computational methods and open platforms for systematic, reproducible, and scalable microbiome analysis. These tools support both fundamental research and clinical translation.

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