IBS research project at a Danish hospital
A Danish hospital conducted a study on the Low FODMAP diet's effect on the microbiome in IBS patients. We handled sequencing, data processing, and analysis, with a view to publication.
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Certified laboratory standards (CLIA + ISO)
Internal scientific team
Shotgun sequencing analysis
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Certified laboratory standards (CLIA + ISO)
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Internal scientific team
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Shotgun sequencing analysis
The problem
Turning data into new biological knowledge requires more resources than most research projects have access to.
Generating data is rarely the hard part of microbiome research. Using it is.
Billions of DNA sequences only become robust biological conclusions once they've been through advanced bioinformatics pipelines, quality control, statistics, and biological interpretation.
Those competencies are rarely part of an individual research project's own setup. The result is that much of the value in the collected data is never extracted.
The solution Unseen Bio provides the platform, database, and a standardized setup for data processing for your project
We take over where it takes time: processing the data from your sequenced samples.
With a standardized setup and a digital platform that gives you easy access to your data, you get to what you're actually there for, faster - the analysis.
We've already analyzed thousands of microbiome samples, so you likely have access to relevant comparison data from day one.
How it works
Initial dialogue
We review your ideas for hypotheses or research projects and assess whether there's a fit with our services - in a meeting, in person or online.
Clarifying the potential
We define the project: scope, number of tests, participants, desired outcome, timeline, and exclusion criteria. Typically handled by email.
Recommended solution
We collaborate on a project description and, where relevant, initiate an application process, which we review in a meeting.
The work begins
We begin data collection and analysis according to the agreed plan.
IBS research project at a Danish hospital
Use case
When a breakfast producer wanted to investigate their product's effect on the microbiome, Unseen Bio managed the entire framework around an intervention study with 50 participants - from ethics committee approval to recruitment and participant communication.
We built custom-designed questionnaires for the study and followed participants closely throughout, so compliance was in place at every stage. The data work itself was carried out in close collaboration with the client, from analysis and reporting to co-publication.
Participants had access to their own data throughout, which kept engagement high across the study. And because our systems are built to aggregate data across participants, the results were easy to compile and work with.
Use cases
AMR research project at a Danish university
A Danish university wanted to investigate the link between the microbiome and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We made microbiome data available. Data was anonymized and analyzed for AMR detection.
Benefits Get access to data that's otherwise hard to obtain
Existing microbiome infrastructure
Our standard setup and infrastructure are ready to use and can be adapted to your project - so you get started quickly and see results fast.
Access to hard-to-reach data
Spend your time on data analysis rather than collection, with access to our existing and extensive microbiome data
An experienced partner in the application process
We know the application process for research projects and can act as an active partner, helping you get the best possible result.
Get sharp insight into specific target groups
If the research project concerns a specific target group and life situation - menopause or fertility, for example - we analyze the microbiome in that exact context.
Document the impact on the microbiome
A baseline test is followed by a period using the product (typically 30 days), and a follow-up test shows the change across the microbiome and specific species.
Let's talk about your hypothesis and the dataset you need
Book a no-obligation conversation, where we review your research project and what you want to investigate about the microbiome.
We advise you and give you clear insight into how our infrastructure and data can support your project.
