How Microb-AI-ome works as a whole

Microb-AI-ome connects clinical and microbiome data, federated artificial intelligence, validation, ethical oversight, dissemination, exploitation and project management into one coordinated European research effort.

From data to impact

Work packages

Building the foundation

WP1

Federated database network

WP1 creates Microb-AI-net, a secured federated microbiome database network that enables structured clinical and microbial data use while respecting high standards for privacy and data protection.

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WP2

Data collection and management

WP2 collects and manages clinical and gut microbial data from healthy participants and individuals with or at risk of colorectal cancer, combining existing and newly recruited datasets.

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Developing and validating the technology

WP3

Federated AI models and stratification apps

WP3 develops federated CRC Profiler apps covering key steps of the patient stratification workflow, from data processing to AI model learning and application.

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WP4

Application and validation

WP4 deploys and validates the CRC Profiler apps and CRC Stratifier software in bowel screening programme contexts, comparing predictions with clinical colonoscopy findings.

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Responsible implementation

WP5

Evidence-based guidelines

WP5 supports the pathway towards clinical use by addressing regulatory approval perspectives, AI in medicine registration, and future evidence-based guideline updates.

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WP6

Legal and ethical assessment

WP6 places ethics and data protection at the centre of the project, ensuring that privacy, legal and ethical requirements are embedded across the full Microb-AI-ome architecture.

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Creating impact

WP7

Dissemination and communication

WP7 informs patients, clinicians, researchers, stakeholders and the public about the project’s vision, results and contribution to privacy-preserving CRC research.

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WP8

Exploitation

WP8 develops strategies to maximise the visibility, acceptability and exploitation potential of the project’s key outputs, including the CRC Profiler apps and CRC Stratifier software.

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Keeping everything on track

WP9

Management

WP9 ensures efficient project coordination, clear responsibilities and smooth decision-making across this ambitious interdisciplinary European consortium.

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