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Standards for Microbiome Measurements Workshop

About 100 trillion microbial cells reside in the human body—playing roles that might inspire a remake of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The microbiome has been linked to diseases ranging from obesity to autism, and to physiological processes ranging from exercise to sleep. New technologies enabling rapid and inexpensive gene sequencing are enabling scientists in many disciplines to unmask the intricate and integral linkages between the microbiome and human health.

Unfortunately, interlab comparability of measurements on microbiomes is unsatisfactory. Biases exist along every step of the measurement process, from sample collection and extraction techniques all the way to data analysis and interpretation. There is a need for the adoption of reference materials, reference data, and reference protocols in order to identify and eliminate measurement bias.

On Aug. 9-10, 2016, a workshop will survey and begin the job of prioritizing microbiome measurement needs, focusing on clinical diagnostics, therapeutics, and associated regulatory concerns. The workshop is sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the NIH Human Microbiome Project.

Join with colleagues from around the world to chart the steps needed to improve the reproducibility of microbiome research results and speed their translation to the clinic and the market.

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Standards for Microbiome Measurements Workshop

Purpose:

New dates have been set for this workshop: August 9-10, 2016.

Keep checking this page for updates to the agenda.

This workshop* will seek input on defining reference materials, reference data and reference methods for microbiome community measurements. This workshop is sponsored by NIST and NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Human Microbiome Project.

Over the past 10 years, advances in 'omic technologies have resulted in a meteoric rise in our ability to understand the constituents and functions of complex microbial communities (microbiomes); and the profound effect that these microbiomes have on their hosts and the environment. However, the interlab comparability of measurements on microbiomes is generally poor. Biases exist along every step of the measurement process, from sample collection, extraction techniques, measurement technology employed (next-generation sequencing, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance), and, finally, to data analysis and interpretation. There is a need for the adoption of reference materials, reference data, and reference protocols in order to identify and eliminate measurement bias.

Agenda:

This workshop will include talks from subject matter experts. In addition, a series of break-out sessions will focus on defining the characteristics of these reference materials. Poster presentations are welcome.

While the scope of this workshop will be applicable for anyone involved in microbiome-based research and development, there will be an emphasis placed on microbiome measurements for human clinical diagnostics, microbiome therapeutics, and the regulatory needs associated with microbiome therapeutics and diagnostics.

Agenda:

Welcome and Opening Remarks – The Organizers
The Power and Promise of the Microbiome for Human Health
Molecular Genomic Standards at NIST
Microbial Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Translating Basic Research to the Clinic: Regulatory Hurdles
Bioinformatic Challenges
Mycobiome and Virome Measurements
Microbiome Standards: Addressing Reproducibility and Measurement Assurance
Break-Out Discussion Sessions
Poster Session

Security Instructions:

If you are not registered, you will not be allowed on site. Registered attendees will receive security and campus instructions prior to the workshop.

NON U.S. CITIZENS PLEASE NOTE: All foreign national visitors who do not have permanent resident status and who wish to register for the above meeting must supply additional information. Failure to provide this information prior to arrival will result, at a minimum, in significant delays (up to 24 hours) in entering the facility. Authority to gather this information is derived from United States Department of Commerce Department Administrative Order (DAO) number 207-12. When registration is open, the required NIST-1260 form will be available as well. *New Visitor Access Requirement: Effective July 21, 2014, Under the REAL ID Act of 2005, agencies, including NIST, can only accept a state-issued driver's license or identification card for access to federal facilities if issued by states that are REAL ID compliant or have an extension. Click here for a list of alternative identification and further details>>

Related Project(s):

Report of the Fast Track Action Committee on Mapping the Microbiome

Speakers:

Jo Handelsman - White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Rob Knight – University of California, San Diego
Matt Henn – SERES Therapeutics
Mark Bodmer – Evelo Biosciences
Dirk Gevers - Janssen Human Microbiome Institute
Scott Stibitz - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Curtis Huttenhower - Harvard University
Rashmi Sinha – National Cancer Institute
Emma Allen-Vercoe – University of Guelph
James Hugget – UK LGC

Testimonials:

A recent report from the National Science and Technology Council, which surveyed the investment in microbiome research across federal agencies, noted that the further study of microbiomes and realization of their full promise requires federal, academic, and industry labs to reliably reproduce each others' results so the work can be extended on multiple fronts and developed into treatments and products.

Reproducibility of results and speeding results to the clinic and market requires standardized protocols for sample collection, and reference materials and data.

NIST, the nation's reference lab for biological measurements, will convene microbiome researchers from other federal agencies, academia, and industry to prioritize needs and form an action plan to move standards development forward.

*This workshop is a "Widely Attended Gathering" according to NIH guidelines.

Details:

Start Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2016

End Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Location: NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Md. 20899

Audience: Industry, Government, Academia

Format: Workshop

Sponsor(s):

Registration:

Registration for this event is now open.

The fee to attend this workshop is $119.00. Please plan to join us on the evening of August 8, 2016 for an opening reception at the Courtyard Marriott Washingtonian Center.(Registration not required for the reception.)

All attendees must be pre-registered to gain entry to the NIST campus. Photo identification must be presented at the main gate to be admitted to the conference. International attendees are required to present a passport. Attendees must wear their conference badge at all times while on the campus. There is no on-site registration for meetings held at NIST.

Registration Contact:

Karen Startsman, 301-975-6602

Accommodations:

A block of rooms is reserved at a reduced rate of $151.00 at

Courtyard Marriott Washingtonian Center
204 Boardwalk Place
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Mention the block name: "NIST Microbiome Workshop" for the reduced rate.