MicrobiomeGPT

Polish AI Project Redefining Gut Microbiome Research

Tomasz Kościółek, Research Team Leader of the Structural and Functional Genomics group, appeared on Polish Radio’s Channel One in the Eureka segment from the “People of Science” series. In the interview, he presented MicrobiomeGPT – Poland’s first artificial intelligence model dedicated specifically to the human gut microbiome. The project combines advanced AI with biological data to better understand how microbial communities influence human health and the body’s biological balance. 

Appearing in a nationwide radio program is an important step in the development of a project that will be further advanced under the First TEAM FNP program. 

MicrobiomeGPT will be designed as a pioneering research tool that will help scientists model the complex relationships within the gut microbiome. 

What is MicrobiomeGPT 

MicrobiomeGPT is an advanced artificial intelligence model designed to help create digital twins of the human gut microbiome. It uses large-scale datasets from diverse populations and disease states to identify characteristic patterns in microbiome composition associated with both health and disease. This allows researchers to better predict treatment responses, assess disease risk and design individually tailored interventions, including diet. The model also enables “on‑screen” testing of different scenarios before they reach the clinic, supporting the development of precision medicine and new diagnostic approaches. 

Why this project matters 

One of the core aims of the project is to move from merely observing microbiome data to using it to support real clinical decisions. By simulating how the microbiome changes over time and in response to different therapies, MicrobiomeGPT may help identify early signals of disease and improve the choice of treatment strategies. 

The project also supports the search for new diagnostic biomarkers, especially for conditions that are still difficult to detect or interpret using current methods. In the longer term, this approach could make it possible to detect risk earlier and respond more accurately to the first signs of disease. 

Science speaking to the public 

The presence of Tomasz Kościółek in the “People of Science” series shows that breakthrough research projects are increasingly reaching a broader audience. This is important not only for promoting science, but also for building understanding of how modern AI tools can support medicine and biology. 

The radio conversation presents the topic of the microbiome in an accessible way, while highlighting the scale and potential of a project being developed in Poland. It is a story about science that does not stop at the laboratory door, but actively seeks real impact on the future of human health. 

You can now listen to the Eureka segment featuring Tomasz Kościółek and learn more about how MicrobiomeGPT may change our understanding of the gut microbiome and its role in health and disease.