MO BIO Laboratories, Inc. has announced the opening of the 2015 MO BIO Awards. The Microbiome Awards aim to provide young, extraordinary scientists with funding and recognition to carry out scientific work in the field of microbiome research. Submissions are now being accepted from researchers worldwide.
MO BIO Laboratories, the main sponsor of the awards, is donating prizes valued at more than $10,000 to distribute among the awardees. The winners will receive a research package consisting of the analysis of a total of 200 microbiome samples run by the Earth Microbiome Project (EMP) consortium. The sample analysis includes nucleic acid extraction (using MO BIO products) and targeted amplicon analysis (16S rDNA).
The judging panel consists of independent, distinguished representatives from various institutions and universities who are currently leading the field of microbiome research.
Projects can be submitted at www.microbiomeprojects.com/submissions by the May 31 deadline.
The award winners will be announced on Sept. 15.
For more information about the Awards, visit the www.microbiomeproject.com or call 760-929-9911 extension 124.

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