Message from the Director
Microbiome research has earned tremendous worldwide acclaim in the recent past owing to its significant contributions to good health and well-being as a sustainable developmental goal on a One Health perspective. To effectively utilize the various possibilities in this field, the Government of Kerala has initiated the Centre of Excellence in Microbiome as a pioneering research institute under the umbrella of Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment along with the key partnership of Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council and the scientific mentoring of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. A right action at the right time in the backdrop of the post-Covid era. Nevertheless, CoEM has its own teething problems and hence require support and nurturing from all well-wishers and stakeholders.
CoEM is a dedicated centre to tap the remarkable potential of microbial world thriving across various domains encompassing human, animal, plant, aquatic and environment in order to address the tailored requirements of the State. The Centre’s mission involves extracting microbiome from these resources by employing robust multi-omic strategies and interpretation of big data using analytics powered by Artificial Intelligence. The knowledge amassed in this regard can be used to design precise microbiome-based solutions towards novel probiotics, antimicrobials, disease management and biosphere resilience through translational research. Furthermore, the centre is unique in having a platform connecting entrepreneurs, start-ups and researchers to apply their skills for overcoming scientific challenges. We are also establishing specific skill development programs for microbiome researchers, students and enthusiasts.
Please go through our website for further information regarding our commitments and activities and we invite regional, national and international groups with parallel interests to collaborate with us to evolve ideas into reality with a global outlook.
Dr. Sabu Thomas
Director
www.drsabuthomas.in