Coordinating and supporting research on the human microbiome in Europe and beyond

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Scope: - Platform for collaboration across various R&I programmes on human microbiome, including also interaction with omics, impact of drugs, nutritional and environmental aspects - Map progress and state-of-play for specific disease and health issues - Propose strategic research agendas on human microbiome for future actions Impact: - Harmonisation and increased comparability of metagenomics and human microbiome data in Europe and beyond - Improved coherence and reduction of overlap between national, EU and other funding ensuring efficient use of available resources - Reinforced collaborations and synergies in Europe and beyond, basis for the development of joint research programmes and alignment - Internationally agreed methods, standards and procedures - Engagement of citizens, scientists and political stakeholders - Integration of metagenomics and human microbiome into other multilateral co-operation areas