Center for Microbiome Analyses and Therapeutics
Services
Leading researchers and physicians at CMAT provide end-to-end support for microbiome research, from initial study design through to publication. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and guided by experts in the field, CMAT provides tailored services for every stage of microbiome research: consultancy, sample logistics, data generation, bioinformatics and statistical analysis.
Pricing
We operate under a hybrid funding model with institutional support and user fees covering operational costs. We work with standardized and pre-approved pricing schemes to facilitate internal and external billing. However, due to high customization, it is not possible to include pricing here. Would you like to receive a cost estimate or quotation for your new research project? Contact us at cmat@lumc.nl for more information.
Quality assurance
CMAT continuously updates its services with innovative protocols for its users, while ensuring compliance with local and European regulations and legislation governing medical scientific research.
About us
The Center for Microbiome Analyses and Therapeutics (CMAT) was established in 2017 and is embedded in the Leiden University Center for Infectious Diseases (LUCID) department. Its mission is to support microbiome research projects for researchers and physicians at the highest scientific standards. CMAT specializes in studying the microbiome’s contributions to disease etiology and the diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic and preventive potential of microbiome-targeted approaches. Furthermore, the center supports microbiome teaching activities of undergraduate and PhD students in biomedical fields.
…The Center for Microbiome Analyses and Therapeutics (CMAT) was established in 2017 and is embedded in the Leiden University Center for Infectious Diseases (LUCID) department. Its mission is to support microbiome research projects for researchers and physicians at the highest scientific standards. CMAT specializes in studying the microbiome’s contributions to disease etiology and the diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic and preventive potential of microbiome-targeted approaches. Furthermore, the center supports microbiome teaching activities of undergraduate and PhD students in biomedical fields.
Building on the broad interdisciplinary expertise of the LUCID department and closely collaborating with the Netherlands Donor Feces Bank (NDFB), the National Expertise Center for Clostridioides difficile infections, the Controlled Human Infections Center and other facilities of the LUMC and the Leiden Bio Science Park, CMAT is recognized as a leading center in the microbiome field.
Publications
Contact
If you want to know more about CMAT, or wish to discuss how our team can help you with your research, reach out to us for a non-commitment consultation:
Email
cmat@lumc.nl
Visiting address
LUMC building 1
Albinusdreef 2
2333 ZA Leiden
Route number 426, Zone E4 and L4
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 9-17h