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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 28/09/2026

The NMDC will be merging its core, high-performing functionalities directly into DOE-BRIDGE. We extend our deepest gratitude to our core team, advisors, ambassadors and champions, DOE BER, and the community 🦠 🌎 Thank you for seven incredible years of collaboration! microbiomedata.org/faqs

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 29/06/2026

Did you know that we can programmatically submit your #Metadata and sequence #Data directly to #NCBI? That’s right, use our real-time validation to ensure you have high-quality data and get an NCBI accession for your manuscript. Quick and easy. Questions? Get in touch: buff.ly/b0qod13 #Microbiome

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 22/12/2025

🧪 The STREAMS Guidelines were recently published in Nature Microbiology and we now have a “Behind the Paper” blog post available! To read the blog and learn about how the STREAMS Consortium came together to improve reporting in microbiome studies visit: communities.springernature.com/posts/stream...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 02/12/2025

The STREAMS Consensus Statement was just published in @natmacrobiol.nature.com 🧪 Visit doi.org/10.1038/s415... to read the full article and to explore the STREAMS reporting guidelines!

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 25/11/2025

We were at #ASMCUE last week in San Antonio! We co-hosted a workshop with @kbase.us and presented on our Environmental Microbiome Science Certificate Program! Learn more about the program here: microbiomedata.org/certificate-... and thank you to @asm.org for hosting a great conference!

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 20/11/2025

We're headed to ASMCUE in San Antonio, TX this weekend! Educators, stop by our workshop with KBase tomorrow and our Microbrew Talk on Sunday to learn more about leveraging the NMDC's resources for microbiome workforce development and undergraduate education🧪 @ASM.org @kbase.us

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 19/09/2025

Happy #FieldworkFriday! 🥾 We collected and catalogued dozens of mushrooms with 3 NMDC Champions and mycologists from across the midwest at the Smith Foray in Indiana! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 19/09/2025

The @asm.org #ASMCUE early bird registration deadline has been extended to today at midnight! Spots are still available for the workshop that will be hosted by @kbase.us and the NMDC. Learn more and register for the ASMCUE conference here: asm.org/events/asm-c...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 11/09/2025

Congratulations to the 2026 ASM Microbiome Data Prize awardee Dr. Joao Xavier from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 🎉 See the full list of 2026 ASM award recipients: buff.ly/zDkLi1S @asm.org

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 10/09/2025

We are already having a busy September! Check out our monthly calendars and event info on our website: microbiomedata.org/events/ 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 13/08/2025

2025 Ambassador Tiffany Batarseh is hosting a workshop introducing the #NMDC, the #FAIRdata principles, and the importance of standardized metadata today for NSF Bay Area RAMP Scholars! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 12/08/2025

📣 #ESA2025 attendees, don't miss the organized oral session "Harnessing Microbial Ecology for a Sustainable Future" TODAY at 10am EDT featuring NMDC QA/QC Manager Alicia Clum! @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 11/08/2025

Our summer conference season is winding down, but we still have some amazing events coming up including #ESA2025 this week! @esamicrobe.bsky.social #ESA 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 07/08/2025

Have you explored the NMDC Field Notes mobile app yet? Check out our new tutorial video for a quick walkthrough! buff.ly/Dohg4gH 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 04/08/2025

Want to learn more about our 2025 Ambassadors? Check out their Snapshots to see what they study, why they joined the NMDC, and how they are impacting the field of microbiome research! Visit: microbiomedata.org/nmdc-snapshots 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 01/08/2025

Happy #FieldworkFriday 🥾Read how 2025 Ambassador Cassandra Miller took her expertise in fieldwork, and all her lessons learned, and helped to turn them into some of the key features you see in the NMDC Field Notes Mobile App! 🧪 microbiomedata.org/2025/04/28/n...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 29/07/2025

🧪 The summer is flying by and our Summer 2025 edition of "The Microbiome Standard" is out now! Don’t forget to subscribe to future editions and read past ones at microbiomedata.org/newsletters/

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 29/07/2025

We had a great time at the @esipfed.bsky.social July meeting last week in Seattle! We convened a session on AI-ready data, presented a poster on the STREAMS guidelines, and gave an NMDC demo. Thank you to the organizers for putting together such a great meeting! #ESIP2025 #EarthScienceData

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 23/07/2025

Join our session tomorrow from 4-5:30 PDT at the @esipfed.bsky.social meeting to discuss data standards, microbial metadata, and AI-ready data! #EarthScienceData #ESIP2025 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 17/07/2025

Ambassador Jessica Han hosted a fantastic webinar about #FAIR data practices at @aspbofficial.bsky.social #PlantBio2025! The recording will be made available to registered participants by next week 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 14/07/2025

Last week, NMDC Team Members Olivia Hess, Samantha Obermiller, and Beata Meluch attended and presented a poster at SciPy 2025! The poster highlighted the development and use of the NMDC API and its associated packages. They enjoyed the conference and are excited about continuing this work! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 08/07/2025

We are keeping busy this July! 🧪 Highlights: 🦠 @msafungi.bsky.social MSA annual meeting 🦠 "'Omics for Everyone" workshop 🦠 FAIR data best practices @aspbofficial.bsky.social ASPB workshop 🦠 @esipfed.bsky.social ESIP Meeting in Seattle, WA featuring an NMDC-led session on AI-ready data

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 30/06/2025

The deadline for the @asm.org Microbiome Data Prize is tomorrow! Apply or nominate a colleague before it's too late. This award recognizes microbiome researchers with distinguished efforts in open science, data management, and data standards asm.org/academy/asm-... 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 27/06/2025

Happy #WorldMicrobiomeDay from the NMDC! This year’s theme is “Microbiome 101: What You Need to Know”, and we encourage you to explore microbiome-related resources and learn something new about microbiomes today! worldmicrobiomeday.com 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 22/06/2025

Stop by the @asm.org EEB-IDS-406 #ASMicrobe session "Microbial Allies on a Changing Planet" convened by NMDC Program Lead Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh and Virginia Rich at 1:45 this afternoon! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 20/06/2025

We are at the @asm.org #ASMicrobe conference! Attending? Don't miss our session tomorrow morning on microbiome research best practices! #ASMicrobe25

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 29/05/2025

Last week the NMDC team was busy at SFA²F 2025 which included our first Ambassador event of the year! Did you get the chance to catch us there and hear our updates? If not, visit microbiomedata.org to catch up! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 20/05/2025

Happy #WorldBeeDay 🐝 Curious about the buzz on bee microbiomes? Check out these preprints by NMDC Champions Lílian Caesar and Chris Robinson: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1..., www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 20/05/2025

This week, catch the NMDC team at SFA²F! Learn how to create, use, and reuse FAIR microbiome data at our demo later today and hear about updates to NMDC EDGE and our documentation at the poster session tonight. We have several team members attending that are available to chat & answer questions! 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 19/05/2025

Are you attending SFA²F in Santa Fe, NM this year? Don't miss the NMDC workshop TONIGHT from 5-7pm!

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 16/05/2025

In observance of Endangered Species Day 2025, learn and take action to protect endangered and threatened species worldwide! To learn more and find an event near you: www.endangered.org/campaigns/en... 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 15/05/2025

The @asm.org Microbiome Data Prize honors contributions to open data practices, data quality standards, and workflow management that have advanced microbial sciences. Nominate yourself or a colleague until July 1st! More info: asm.org/academy/asm-... 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 07/05/2025

If we MAY say so, the NMDC is up to some great things this month 📆 Will we see you at any of these events? 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 30/04/2025

Check out our latest Science Story "NMDC Community members put mobile metadata management to the test" featuring 2023 Ambassador and Champion Thomas Pitot and how his field experiences contributed to the development of our newly released Field Notes mobile app! microbiomedata.org/2025/04/28/n...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 29/04/2025

The NMDC's quarterly newsletter, "The Microbiome Standard" was just released! This edition featured information on the 2025 Ambassador cohort, 2 new publications, and the launch of the NMDC Field Notes mobile app. Subscribe & view past newsletters on our website: microbiomedata.org/newsletters/

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 25/04/2025

🧬 Happy #DNADay from the NMDC! Genomics & metagenomics have transformed how we investigate microbiomes. How are you using genomics in your research? 🧪 #DNADay25

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 21/04/2025

🧪 Have you subscribed to "The Microbiome Standard"? You won’t want to miss the upcoming Spring 2025 edition of our quarterly newsletter with tons of exciting updates and upcoming events! Visit microbiomedata.org/newsletters/ to subscribe and read previous editions

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 17/04/2025

Check out the recent publication from NMDC Champion @elmassry.bsky.social! doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 08/04/2025

🌷 We are already having a busy April! We hope to see you at some of this month’s events!

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 01/04/2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the NMDC Field Notes mobile app! If you’re in the field, the lab, or on the go, the app streamlines your data and metadata collection allowing you to #SampleDifferent Apple: apps.apple.com/app/apple-st... Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 31/03/2025

We are excited to be at the DOE BSSD PI meeting this week! Stop by posters 134 & 219 today and posters 133 & 135 tomorrow to learn more about exciting NMDC efforts and come find any NMDC team member to chat! We are also preparing for a big announcement tomorrow, are you ready to #SampleDifferent?

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 24/03/2025

🎉 Join us in welcoming the 2025 cohort of NMDC Ambassadors! Stay tuned to see what they accomplish and visit microbiomedata.org/ambassadors/ to learn more about these amazing early career researchers and our Ambassador Program

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 20/03/2025

The final book and free online version of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Consensus Study Report, "A Vision for Continental-Scale Biology: Research Across Multiple Scales" is now available! Read the report here: nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2728...

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 05/03/2025

Have you been keeping up with the NMDC blog? We just released a new post about how three of our 2024 Ambassadors were able to use NMDC EDGE to educate microbiome researchers around the world! Read the full story: buff.ly/lqOXQoi 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 26/02/2025

2024 NMDC Ambassador Kacie Kajihara recently released a preprint, “Diversity, connectivity and negative interactions define robust microbiome networks across land, stream, and sea.” Read the preprint here! doi.org/10.1101/2025... 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 25/02/2025

In case you missed it, the NMDC’s 2024 Annual Report is available to read and download at microbiomedata.org/annual_report/ 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 21/02/2025

There’s just one week left to apply to the 2025 NMDC Ambassador cohort! Head to microbiomedata.org/ambassadors/ to learn more and apply 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 19/02/2025

🧪 The 2024 cohort of Ambassadors had quite the year with the NMDC! Visit microbiomedata.org/2025/02/18/2... to read our latest blog post about it. For consideration for the 2025 cohort, apply before 2/28 (🔗 in bio)!

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 14/02/2025

Will you be our valentine? There’s still time to apply for the 2025 NMDC Ambassador cohort! Visit microbiomedata.org/ambassadors/ for eligibility and application requirements 🧪

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National Microbiome Data Collaborative (NMDC) @microbiomedata.org · 13/02/2025

The NMDC Champions quarterly call yesterday brought us two new Champions, tons of exciting opportunities to get involved, and three tech talks! Interested? Visit microbiomedata.org/community/ch... to learn more and apply to become a Champion!

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