King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) jointly organized the international conference "Trends in Microbiome and Digital One Health." The event, which was held between October 30–November 1, 2023, at KAUST, brought together 35 speakers from five continents to explore the latest research in the two fields and strategies to synergize them. Her Highness Princess Mashael Saud AlShalan, a founding partner of AEON Strategy, gave the closing statements.

The conference highlighted the significance of microbiome science in daily life, its potential to combat global challenges, and its relevance with space research. Additionally, it addressed the application of digital and computational tools in tracking microbial epidemiology. This effort is aligned with the One Health concept, which seeks to control epidemics and decrease infectious diseases transmitted from animals, food, and the environment to humans.

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