Zymo Research Showcases Advancements in Microbiome Science at ASM Microbe 2026
Visit Booth #1425 | June 5–7 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Irvine, CA, May 5, 2026 — Zymo Research Corp., a global leader in molecular biology and microbiome solutions, today announced its participation in ASM Microbe 2026, taking place June 4–7 in Washington, D.C. At booth #1425, Zymo Research will highlight its latest innovations designed to improve reproducibility, accuracy, and accessibility in microbiome research.
ASM Microbe brings together scientists across clinical microbiology, microbial ecology, and translational research. At this year’s meeting, Zymo Research will emphasize its commitment to innovation and enabling high-quality microbiome data through its “Master the Microbiome” initiative. This is headlined by an Industry & Science Showcase presented by Chris Mason, PhD, Distinguished Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, discussing the effects of lysis bias and other workflow artifacts on the apparent composition of the microbiome.
Activities at Zymo Research’s booth #1425 and poster presentations will highlight an integrated approach to microbiome research, combining validated methods for comprehensive workflow solutions in human microbiome, microbiome automation, and environmental microbiome applications. Attendees can engage directly with Zymo Research scientists and explore solutions spanning the entire microbiome workflow, including:
- Microbial community standards for benchmarking and quality control
- DNA and RNA extraction technologies optimized for diverse sample types
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation solutions
- Comprehensive microbiome sequencing and multi-omics services
Interactive demonstrations and scientific showcases will highlight applications across environmental, clinical, and host-associated microbiomes, with a focus on minimizing bias and maximizing data integrity.
“Advancing microbiome science requires not only innovation, but also standardization and reproducibility across workflows,” said Brett Farthing, Product Manager of Microbiome Solutions at Zymo Research. “Our goal is to equip researchers with the tools and expertise needed to generate reliable, high-resolution data from sample collection to sequencing and analysis.”
Poster Presentations
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Novel Spin Column Solution for Optimized Purification of Nucleic Acids from Heavily Inhibited Samples for Highly Accurate Sequencing and PCR Analysis
Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Poster Board: AEM-FRI-620
Presenter: Luigi Basilio, Sr. Commercialization Manager, Sample Collection, Zymo Research
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A Sustainable, End-to-End Workflow for Wastewater Pathogen Surveillance
Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Poster Board: HEALTH-SAT-333
Presenter: Kris Locken, Molecular Biology Scientist, Zymo Research
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Use of Metagenomic Reference Materials to Benchmark and Optimize Lysis and Extraction Methods Against a Known Input
Date & Time: Sunday, June 7, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Poster Board: AEM-SUN-723
Presenter: Elaine Wolfe, Commercialization Manager, RNA Analysis, Zymo Research
Featured Booth Activities
Friday, June 5
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1:00 PM EDT - Industry & Science Showcase, I& S Theater B
“Examining the Effects of Lysis Bias on Apparent Microbiome Composition”
Presented by Christopher E. Mason, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Cornell University
Saturday, June 6 & Sunday, June 7
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1:00 PM EDT - Microbial Jeopardy at Booth #1425
An interactive session inviting attendees to test their microbiome knowledge, win exclusive prizes, and engage with Zymo Research’s scientific team
ASM attendees are invited to visit booth #1425 to learn how Zymo Research continues to support the microbiome field through robust, end-to-end solutions that enable reproducible discovery and accelerate scientific progress.
In addition to scientific programming, booth visitors can take advantage of ASM-exclusive promotions, explore new product offerings, and participate in interactive activities throughout the event.
For those unable to attend in person, Zymo Research will share live updates, product announcements, and event highlights via its website and social media channels.
Researchers may also schedule one-on-one consultations with Zymo Research’s microbiome experts to discuss specific project needs.
To learn more or reserve a meeting, please use the links below:
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About Zymo Research Corp.
Zymo Research, a privately owned biotech company founded in 1994, is a global leader in molecular tools for life sciences. Driven by the principle "The Beauty of Science is to Make Things Simple," Zymo Research is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address complex scientific challenges.
Zymo Research offers a comprehensive range of technologies, including sample collection reagents and devices, DNA/RNA purification kits, and NGS library preparation kits, as well as microbiomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, and genomics sequencing services.
In addition to its cutting-edge technologies, Zymo Research is committed to sustainability. By engineering environmentally friendly solutions, the company strives to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future through scientific innovation.
For more information, please visit www.zymoresearch.com and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and Instagram.