H. Bjørn Nielsen, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Cmbio, a leading contract research organization specializing in microbiome and metabolomics analysis. He oversees the scientific strategy and drives research and innovation within the company.

With over a decade of experience in microbiome research, Bjørn has played a key role in shaping the field. His work has contributed to fundamental advances in microbiome profiling, strain-level resolution analysis, and systems biology approaches to host-microbe interactions. He has co-authored 23 publications in Nature, Science, and Cell, including landmark studies that helped define microbiome composition, function, and clinical applications. His dedication to advancing microbiome research continues to shape the field’s evolution and impact.

Status and Perspective on the Microbiome Field