Microbiome Research and Health Insights - Seeding Labs

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Join us in advancing microbiome health.

Flourish

A randomized study following C-Section infants to learn how microbiome guided care affects gut health.

Clinical Trials ID NCT07333482
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Childhood Allergies

Your participation contributes to science on the potential link between the infant (and mom) gut microbiome and the development of allergies. Read the published results of this study here.

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Maternal Nutrition

Your participation contributes to research on the importance of maternal nutrition for infant health.
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Adult HMOs

Your participation could help us explore how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) affect gut health.

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Our Team

Kim Sukhum, PhD

Chief Science Officer

Drives microbiome research with expertise in microbial genetics, antibiotic resistance, and clinical studies spanning more than 10 research projects.

Claudia Nakama, MPH

Senior Clinical Research Manager

Advances microbiome research from study design to publication, turning scientific findings into evidence-based healthcare resources.

Hannah Sturgeon, PhD

Senior Microbiome Researcher

Neuroscientist specializing in the gut-brain connection and early-life microbiome development, translating research into practical health insights.

Tim Straub, MS

Senior Data Scientist

Computational biologist specializing in microbiome data analysis, supporting clinical research and breakthrough microbiome therapies.

Kristina Winner

Clinical Studies Coordinator

Supports the coordination of clinical studies, ensuring research activities are organized, compliant, and executed efficiently.

Medical Advisors

Dr. Elisa Song, MD

Chief Medical Advisor

Pediatric Functional Medicine Expert. Founder, Healthy Kids Happy Kids.

Dr. Emeran Mayer, MD

Medical Advisor

Executive director, G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, UCLA; Author of The Mind-Gut Connection

Dr. Qian Yuan, MD, PhD, FAAP

Medical Advisor

Demarest Lloyd Jr Endowed Chair in Food Allergies; Senior Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Co-Director of Food Allergy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Ruben Mars, PhD

Founding Advisor

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Center for Individualized Medicine Microbiome Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Noel Mueller, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University

Meghan Azad, PhD

Scientific Advisor

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Manitoba; Co-Director, Manitoba Interdisciplinary Lactation Center (MILC); Deputy Director, CHILD Cohort Study

Joel Warsh, MD

Medical Advisor

Board-Certified Pediatrician, Creator of Raising Amazing Podcast

Nicole Calloway Rankins, MD, MPH

Medical Advisor

Medical Advisor; Practicing OB/GYN Hospitalist Physician, Creator and Host of The All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast

Dr. Kim Green, MD

Medical Advisor

Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF; Pediatrician and former Chief Innovation Officer, Kaiser Permanente

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Seeding Labs?

Seeding Labs is a clinical research organization focused on advancing microbiome science through rigorous, participant-centered human studies. We work with academic researchers, clinician scientists, and research partners to better understand how the microbiome may influence health across different life stages.

Our team brings together expertise in clinical research operations, microbiome science, bioinformatics, data analysis, and participant support. We design and run studies with a focus on scientific integrity, ethical research practices, and a respectful experience for the individuals and families who choose to participate. Our mission is to help translate complex microbiome data into meaningful evidence that can support better research, better health insights, and healthier futures.

Do you have a stake or ownership in the products you test?

No. Seeding Labs does not own or sell the products being evaluated in our studies unless clearly disclosed. Our role is to design and conduct research, collect and analyze study data, and protect the integrity of the study process.

How often do you enroll for studies?

Enrollment depends on the study. Some studies are open for a limited recruitment window, while others may enroll on a rolling basis. The best way to see what is currently available is to visit our “Currently Enrolling Studies” page.

I still have questions. What's the best way to reach someone?

Please email us at hello@seedinglabs.co and a member of our study team will get back to you.

Reactions and side effects

Participants in the intervention arm will receive action plans that are personalized to their microbiome results. These actions can include lifestyle, dietary, and supplemental suggestions. All suggestions are publicly available, and all recommended actions taken during this study are voluntary and at the discretion of parents and their child’s healthcare providers. It is possible that infants will experience side effects to these actions. Most common side effects to probiotics include abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gassiness, or bloating. To decrease risk of side effects, all probiotic, supplemental, or dietary actions should be discussed with the child’s healthcare provider. All probiotics and supplements should be taken as advised by the manufacturer.

Help shape the future of microbiome science.

If you are interested, please complete the survey. If you qualify for the study, a clinical coordinator will meet with you virtually to enroll you in the study and sign consent forms.