Multidisciplinary consultancy for microbiota sequencing, bioinformatic interpretation and analysis of bacteria and fungi

The description of microbiota is perhaps the most significant breakthrough in modern medicine. Thanks to the revolution in gene sequencing technology one can now generate large amounts of data from samples of gut microbiota. But generating data is one thing, interpreting and analysing it, in harmony with your clinical study, is quite another.
Microbiota Center Amsterdam (MiCA) is at the forefront of this field and sets itself apart from commercially-oriented “sample testing shops” by providing scientists and clinicians with multidisciplinary consultancy and study guidance. MiCA’s team includes microbiologists, medical biologists, bioinformatics specialists and clinicians to help you from study set-up through analysis to interpretation and final report.





1. Intake

Pre-test discussion of your study and its parameters


2. Data

Generating sample data and principal component analysis


3. Interpretation

Bioinformatic extraction of the correct information based on intake


4. Report

A tailor-made report based on your parameters and our findings



Key benefits of a full-service consultancy for your study

Data analysis

Close involvement, extensive dialogue with MiCA experts on microbiology and bioinformatics, tailor-made results on a case-by-case basis and full-service sampling from wet lab to final report.

Powered by AMC: The origins of Microbiota Center Amsterdam

A solid heritage within Amsterdam's university hospital Academic Medical Center (AMC) make MiCA a well-qualified combination to guide your project to success.

Who we are - a team with multiple disciplines

The MiCA team has a wide range of disciplines to assist every stage of your microbiota study whether it involves bacteria (16S rRNA) or fungi (ITS) sequences.