The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to Colorado State University to develop a novel microbiome modeling platform. The aim is to unravel the metabolism, interactions, and evolution of microbiomes, with a focus on applying the approach to a new waste treatment technology called Rewired Anaerobic Digestion (RAD). The project will use multi-omics data, thermodynamics principles, metabolic models, and artificial intelligence to identify butyric-acid-producing microbes, simulate microbiome evolution, and determine how metabolic division of labor arises within the RAD microbiome. In addition, the project will support a Course-based Outreach and Research Experience (CORE) program at Colorado State University to provide undergraduate students hands-on research and science communication training. The award has an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2028.
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