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Jul 22 , 2025
The internationally acclaimed One Health Microbiome Center (OHMC) at Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has been awarded a \$2.6 million NIH T32 grant to support doctoral training in microbiome science. The grant will fund 5–10 students annually over the next five years through the Biotechnological & Integrative Opportunities in Microbiome Sciences (BIOMS) program launching with its first cohort this fall.
We’re excited to introduce the BIOMS T32 program at Penn State setting a new benchmark for microbiome research training said Jasna Kovac program co-director and associate professor of food science. By blending advanced coursework, lab training, and biotech internships the program equips future scientists to drive innovation across medicine, agriculture, and environmental health.
A T32 training grant from the NIH supports institutions in developing predoctoral and postdoctoral research training programs, aimed at advancing career development and preparing the next generation of researchers. The funding covers stipends, tuition, and research-related expenses.
According to Dr. Jasna Kovac BIOMS will be the first NIH T32 predoctoral training program focused specifically on microbiome sciences and their biotechnological applications. Anchored by the One Health Microbiome Center the program will bring together an interdisciplinary cohort of doctoral students from across Penn State’s biomedical environmental and agricultural sciences. Reflecting the One Health approach the program aims to address health challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental systems. Fellows will earn a dual-title Ph.D. in Microbiome Sciences alongside their primary doctoral degree from their respective departments.
Penn State is ready to break down barriers in the life sciences with structured training and real-world experience in one of today’s most dynamic biological fields said Dr. Seth Bordenstein, OHMC director and professor of biology and entomology. With this award, the One Health Microbiome Center is setting a new benchmark in graduate education, leading the way in formalizing and advancing microbiome science.