uBiome is a citizen science startup that sequences the human microbiome. As the first and largest successful crowdsourced citizen science project in history, we allow the public access to cutting edge sequencing technology and are building a data platform to gather, analyze, and translate data about the human microbiome. We have developed the first sequencing-based, clinical microbiome tests and are committed to empowering patients and their healthcare providers to understand and take greater control of their health. We provide actionable insights and information to help foster understanding about the microbiome and the role it plays in health and wellness.uBiome's mission is to transform research into useful products based on the microbiome.

uBiome StoryuBiome was founded in 2012 by Stanford-, Oxford-, and UCSF-educated researchers.Our Scientific Advisory Board includes Dr. Joseph DeRisi (MacArthur Genius and UCSF professor), Dr. Atul Butte (head of the Institute for Computational Health Sciences at UCSF), Dr. Jonathan Eisen (leading microbiologist at UC Davis), Dr. George Church (leading geneticist at Harvard University), and many other leading scientists.We are funded by Y Combinator, 8VS, OS Fund, and other leading investors.uBiome has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Healthcare (Fast Company), Top Prize at the IVY Awards, CNN 10: Startups To Watch, and chosen as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2018..