NGS-4-Ecoprod at the “Improving Microbiota for Better Health” Conference and Workshop

Date : February 21-22, 2025 Under the auspices of Sfax University, the North African Consortium of Human Microbiome (NACHM), in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine of Sfax, co-organized a one-day conference and a virtual workshop entitled “Improving Microbiota for Better Health” on February 21–22, 2025, at the Palais Royal Hotel, Sfax, Tunisia. The event was co-supported by the European Horizon Europe projects NGS-4-Ecoprod and Implantomics. The conference on February 21 featured sessions on human, plant, and animal microbiota, diet and microbiota, dysbiosis, and microbiota modulation. Dr. Fatma Karray, representing NGS-4-Ecoprod, presented on metagenomics in eco-products, highlighting the project’s contribution to sustainable biotechnology. Other NGS-4-Ecoprod participants included Dr. Raida Zribi Zghal, Ms. Cyrine Abid, Ms. Fadoua Jeber, and Ms. Kawther Ouled Bouazizi, who actively engaged in discussions and networking throughout the conference. The virtual workshop on February 22 provided hands-on training in metagenomics, sample preparation, sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis, allowing participants to gain practical experience with advanced techniques and computational tools for microbiota research. NGS-4-Ecoprod’s participation in this event enhanced the project’s visibility, fostered collaboration with international experts, and strengthened the team’s capacity to apply metagenomics in eco-innovative solutions, supporting the project’s mission to promote sustainable biotechnology and bio-based products.