{"id":1227,"date":"2022-10-14T20:42:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T20:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcchrmicro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:29:26","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--4 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" id=\"page-banner-feature\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--end\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--8 fndry-pt--6 fndry-pb--6 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h1 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-heading--left fndry-text-h1Feature48700Weight fndry-text-h1Feature48700Weight\">Gut4Health<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Gut4Health is committed to advancing microbiome research across multiple scientific domains.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64aef9475af9d\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-d--none fndry-btn-buttonArrowRight\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2468\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-home.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-home.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-home-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-home-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\" id=\"text-image-left-button\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg gradient fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2476\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-our-team.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:49%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-our-team.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-our-team-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-our-team-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pl--4 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-heading--left\">Learn more about Gut4Health and our team<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-paragraph--left feature-content\">The primary goal of the Gut4Health core is to facilitate microbiome studies for researchers at BC Children\u2019s Hospital and BC Women\u2019s Hospital + Health Centre, as well as the University of British Columbia.<\/p><div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pl--0 fndry-pr--0\">\n\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/about-us\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdb3c0da20\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--2 fndry-mb--2 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">About US<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/about-us\/our-team\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdb3c0da21\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-buttonArrowRight\">Our Team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pt--5 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pb--sm-0 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--10 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--sm-1 fndry-pl--sm-1 fndry-pt--sm-0 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\">Gut4Health Microbiome Core Facility<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Gut4Health is committed to advancing microbiome research across multiple scientific domains. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, innovative methodologies, and expert guidance, we empower researchers in British Columbia to harness the potential of microbiome science for future therapies.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Our facility serves as a centralized and cost-effective hub for processing, storing, and analyzing biological samples. We cater to a wide array of research endeavors, including basic science, clinical trials, translational studies, and epidemiological investigations.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Backed by a dedicated team, we offer comprehensive support from project conceptualization to publication. We equip researchers with the necessary tools and guidance to achieve high-quality research outcomes in the dynamic realm of microbiome science.<\/p><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The Gut4Health program was made possible thanks to Mining for Miracles, the BC mining community\u2019s longstanding fundraising campaign in support of the BC Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p><figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:80%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2035\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/Mining-for-Miracles-BCCHF-logo.png\" class=\"fndry-image__img fndry-pl--10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/Mining-for-Miracles-BCCHF-logo.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/Mining-for-Miracles-BCCHF-logo-300x81.png 300w, 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class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Learn more about the services we offer.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/services\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdc400da31\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Services<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg gradient fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-pr--sm-0\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2491\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-services.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-services.jpg 900w, 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height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-publications.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:49%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-publications.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-publications-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/files\/2025\/12\/gut-4-health-publications-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pl--4 fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--4 fndry-pr--sm-1 fndry-pl--sm-1 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h3 class=\"fndry-heading\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-secondary)\">Publications<\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph feature-content\">Select publications from the Gut4Health team.<\/p><div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-pl--0 fndry-pr--0\">\n\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/gut4health\/publications\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdcc10da3e\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--2 fndry-btn-secondaryButton\">Publications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-container--full\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pl--6 fndry-pr--6 fndry-pt--8 fndry-pb--7 fndry-pr--md-4 fndry-pl--md-4 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--center fndry-justify--center\" style=\"--fndry-bg:linear-gradient(0deg, var(--fndry-color-secondary80) 50%, var(--fndry-color-secondary80) 50%) no-repeat 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