The Gilbert Lab
A highly interdisciplinary research group focused on medical and environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, and biotechnology development. We are located at the University of California San Diego, in the Department of Pediatrics and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Recent Highlights
Congratulations, 2024 Graduates!
Dr. Neil Gottel, Dr. Emily Kunselman, and Ryan Chung, M.S. (left to right) received their degrees from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 2024.
A Call to Action: Microbial solutions must be deployed against climate catastrophe
Dr. Gilbert and a team of scientists published an article "demanding immediate, tangible steps that harness the power of microbiology and the expertise of researchers and policymakers to safeguard the planet for future generations."
Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH) consortium featured on CBS Sunday Morning
The National Institutes of Health’s study Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program, was highlighted on CBS Sunday Morning as a key driver of innovation in nutrition research. Dr. Gilbert is the co-PI of the Microbiome and Metagenomics Center at UCSD, part of NPH, and several lab members are actively involved in the consortium.