MAGIC
Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium
Who are we and what do we do?
The human body is home to large and diverse assortment of resident bacteria, fungi and viruses, called the microbiota. The number of these organisms on our body equals the number of our own human cells and contains ten times more genetic material than our own human genome.
These microbes are now appreciated to play important roles in human metabolism, immunity, and protection from infection. Understanding how these organisms influence our body has the potential to unlock new therapies to prevent and treat disease.
The Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortia (MAGIC) is a group of inter-disciplinary scientists and clinicians that are unlocking the mechanisms by which commensal microbes improve human health.
Providing a platform for scientists and medical professionals to work together will allow for rapid movement of scientific discoveries into the clinic to treat disease.
The MAGIC Biobank
The MAGIC Biobank is a collection of biospecimens from GI or GI Surgery patients who are dedicated to the advancement of translational research to improve GI health. The MAGIC Biobank seeks to minimize barriers of translational research by creating a mechanism for patients, clinicians, and scientists to contribute to cutting-edge GI health research. The MAGIC Biobank is made possible through collaborations between the Departments of Medicine, Pathology, and the 3i, the Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease (3i) Initiative.
The Biobank is made possible by financial and sample donations.