Human physiology and health is highly dependent on the activities of billions of microorganisms that inhabit multiple niches within and on the human body. Few of these microorganisms have been characterized, in large part because the majority are yet to be cultivated. As such, the impact this vast number of species has on human health remains to be elucidated. This proposal presents the J. Craig Venter Institute's approach to generating the genomic sequences of a significant number of reference species including bacteria, fungi, viruses and phage that are associated with the human body. We also describe how we will generate metagenomic sequences from DNA samples collected from various body sites of multiple individuals.
The specific aims i nclude the sequencing, assembly and annotation of 400 microbial genomes (60 of which will be closed) to provide reference genomes for metagenomic data;characterization of the microbiota from multiple body sites via shotgun sequencing of these samples, and the use of our state-of-the-art assembly and analysis tools to further interpret this data. We will also investigate microeukaryotic diversity, focusing on the 28S rRNA gene and internal transcribed spacer regions. Cell sorting, combined with whole genome amplification will be employed to obtain genomic DNA from previously uncultured prokaryotes. Finally, the dynamic range of expressed RNA from marker genes identified through metagenomic analyses will be interrogated using a novel mRNA transcript capture and amplification approach. This study will be conducted using cutting edge technologies including next generation approaches to sequencing. We will continue outreach and education to research clinicians, and will make all data readily available. Without a doubt, the findings from the proposed study will increase current understanding of the microbial diversity associated with the human body and the impact of these species on health and disease.

Public Health Relevance

This broad genomic and metagenomic survey of the human microbiome will lay a foundation for future efforts to understand the impact the microbes that inhabit the human body have on human health and disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Specialized Center--Cooperative Agreements (U54)
Project #
5U54AI084844-04
Application #
8380571
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-GGG-J)
Project Start
Project End
2014-08-31
Budget Start
2012-09-01
Budget End
2013-08-31
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$869,187
Indirect Cost
$351,543
Name
J. Craig Venter Institute, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
076364392
City
Rockville
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20850
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