Characterization of the intestinal microbiome of Colombian athletes belonging to the disciplines of road cycling and weight lifting: a cross-sectional study.

Project: Research Project

Project Details

Description

General objective:

Describe the relationship between the intestinal microbiome and physical activity in humans through a metagenomic and metabolomic approach.

Specific objectives:

•Objective 1: Characterize the taxonomic profile of the intestinal microbiome of Colombian athletes belonging to the disciplines of road cycling and weight lifting.

•Objective 2: Evaluate the abundance of genes and metabolic pathways related to the intestinal microbiota in Colombian athletes belonging to the disciplines of road cycling and weight lifting through a metagenomic approach.

•Objective 3: Identify metabolites through untargeted metabolomics in the intestinal microbiome of Colombian athletes belonging to the disciplines of road cycling and weight lifting.

Commitments / Obligations

-PhD thesis in biomedical and biological sciences 1.

-PhD student in biomedical and biological sciences1.

-Non-specialized editorial publication aimed at the sports population 1.

-Digital content productions: infographic 2.

-Web development: dissemination strategies in social networks 1.

-Scientific article in an indexed journal.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date8/1/222/6/24

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Main Funding Source

  • Competitive Funds

Location

  • Bogotá D.C.

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