Trans-NIH Microbiome Working Group (TMWG)

The Trans-NIH Microbiome Working Group (TMWG) was established in 2012 by Dr. Lita Proctor (NHGRI) to provide a forum for coordinating NIH extramural research activities related to the human microbiome. TMWG membership is open to all extramural program staff from ICs with an interest in the human microbiome. The TMWG meets monthly.

Main Area of Focus

  • To provide a forum for coordinating NIH extramural research activities related to the human microbiome

Points of Contact

Below is a list of extramural program staff who have agreed to serve as the primary point of contact for their Institute for microbiome research related inquiries. They will address general questions and, if needed, will direct your inquiries to the appropriate program director in their Institute

ICO Program Staff
NIAID Ryan Ranallo (Co-chair)
NCI Phil Daschner (Co-chair)
NCCIH Hye Sook Kim
NEI Charles Wright
NHGRI Lisa Chadwick
NCATS Pablo Cure
NHLBI Emmanuel Mongodin
NIA Rebecca Fuldner
NIAAA Joe Wang
NIAMS Ricardo R. Cibotti
NICHD Ashley Vargas
NIDA Jag H. Khalsa
NIDCR Tamara McNealy
NIDDK Bob Karp
NIEHS Anika Dzierlenga
NIGMS Andrea Keane-Myers
NIMH Nancy Desmond
NIMHD Michael Sayre
ODS Cindy Davis
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