The Egyptian Foundation of Microbiome Sciences and its Applications (EFMSA) is a non-profit organization founded in 2020, and established in the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity/Social Affairs Administration under no 6787.
MICROBIOME?
Microbiome is a term describing the communities of tiny microorganisms in a defined living ecosystem; human, animals, and plants. In addition to non-living ecosystems; soils, water reservoirs, and more. It is a promising interdisciplinary field with impact on our health and well being.
OUR VISION
Our vision is two-fold, firstly to bring people the utmost benefits of utilizing microbiota to improve their health and lives. And secondly to promote research, innovation, and awareness in the field of microbiome sciences and its applications among the academic and industrial sectors.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote the development of microbiome science and its applications.
By attracting attention to the massive importance the Microbiome plays for our wellbeing. Through promoting ideas/knowledge-sharing of information nationally and internationally among academics, industrial sectors, and all those who have special interest in the field of microbiome, as well as community outreach.
With a focus on the recent outstanding research, future trends and needs in the field of Microbiome and its applications.
WHAT WE DO
To achieve our mission we organize scientific & societal events, provide trainings & workshops, facilitate local & international networking, and share the latest findings in microbiome sciences.
Annual Conference
The conference happens every Novemeber in Egypt. It gathers academic and industrial sectors to attract attention, raise awareness and highlight the multiplicity of effects and health benefits of Microbiota and how to maintain its sustainable development. By offering a series of talks by eminent speakers worldwide covering a wide range of interesting topics.
Training Courses & Workshops
Training courses and workshops are organized to promote knowledge sharing in the Microbiome fields. More information will be available at a later time.