Gut Foundation

The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation (India) is a society registered in 2011 by a group of scientists under the Societies Registration Act. It works to advance research and knowledge about gut microbiota and probiotics in India, connect local efforts with international expertise, encourage collaborative probiotic development, and maintain links among researchers with shared interests.

The Foundation shares scientific information through publications, meeting reports, expert talks, webcasts, and its ProGut newsletters. Its resources cover topics including gut health, nutrition, immunity, metabolism, probiotics, and the microbiome. It also organizes scientific symposia, including the India Probiotic Symposium, and highlights current research and developments in the field. Through awards such as its Lifetime Achievement Award and Young Investigator Awards, the organization recognizes contributions to probiotic and gut microbiota science. Its website also offers educational material, including a glossary of key terms such as microbiota, microbiome, and metagenomics. Overall, the Foundation serves as a scientific and professional platform for researchers, experts, and others interested in gut microbiota and probiotics.