Who VAMS LABS is built for
Serious microbiome projects, scoped properly
Academic research groups
Scope microbiome studies, select methods, and plan bioinformatics deliverables.
Typical need: Study design, sequencing fit, analysis-ready outputs.
Discuss a Research Collaboration →University core facilities & labs
Add a structured microbiome report layer to an existing sequencing workflow.
Typical need: Report framework, bioinformatics coordination.
Discuss a Lab Partnership →Clinics & clinical research teams
Plan research-use microbiome cohorts with method-bounded, non-diagnostic outputs.
Typical need: Cohort scoping, governance-aware reporting.
Request Project Scoping →Biotech & wellness companies
Pilot microbiome profiling for product research and R&D.
Typical need: Pilot design, sequencing + analysis, research-use memos.
Request Project Scoping →CROs & enterprise partners
Coordinate multi-site microbiome workflows and standardized outputs.
Typical need: Workflow coordination, reproducible pipelines.
Discuss a Lab Partnership →Public / women’s / gut / oral / skin projects
Ecosystem-specific microbiome studies within research-use boundaries.
Typical need: Sample planning, method fit, structured reporting.
Request Project Scoping →Services catalogue
From project design to structured outputs
A. Project design & method scoping
Supported- ·Research-question framing
- ·Sample-type planning
- ·Study-design consultation
- ·Batch & metadata planning
- ·Method fit: 16S / ITS / shotgun / metatranscriptomics where available
- ·Report / output planning
B. Sample workflow & extraction support
Partner-supported- ·Sample-collection guidance
- ·Preservation & transport guidance
- ·DNA extraction workflow coordination
- ·RNA extraction workflow coordination where applicable
- ·Extraction QC framing
- ·Re-run & exception handling policies
- ·Partner-lab routing where applicable
C. Sequencing services & coordination
Partner-supported- ·16S rRNA amplicon sequencing
- ·ITS sequencing where supported
- ·Shotgun metagenomic sequencing
- ·Metatranscriptomic sequencing
- ·Method limitations shown clearly
- ·Add-on assays confirmed during scoping
D. Bioinformatics services
Supported- ·Raw-data QC
- ·ASV / taxonomy workflows
- ·Alpha / beta diversity
- ·Differential-abundance support
- ·Functional-potential annotation (shotgun) where appropriate
- ·Metatranscriptomic expression-context analysis where appropriate
- ·Cohort & metadata-aware analysis
- ·Reproducible pipeline documentation
- ·Research-ready tables & figures
- ·Custom analysis scoping
E. ATLAS™ reporting & interpretation
Supported- ·Structured report families
- ·Scores / panels / insight packs where appropriate
- ·Confidence / QC cues
- ·Method-bounded interpretation
- ·Sample-report preview
- ·Professional / research report layer where implemented
F. Research collaboration support
Requires project review- ·Pilot studies
- ·Validation-oriented projects
- ·Cohort analysis
- ·Longitudinal study support
- ·Multi-site sample workflows
- ·De-identified aggregate reporting where consent & governance allow
- ·Manuscript / grant support — discuss during scoping
Capability matrix
What is supported, coordinated, or confirmed during scoping
A conservative view to prevent overclaiming. Final status for any project is confirmed during scoping.
| Service layer | VAMS-supported | Partner-lab / coordinated | Requires scoping | Not claimed publicly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample planning | ||||
| Extraction workflow | ||||
| Library prep | ||||
| Sequencing | ||||
| Bioinformatics | ||||
| ATLAS reporting | ||||
| Research interpretation support | ||||
| Data delivery | ||||
| Custom methods |
Sample types
Sample types & ecosystems we can discuss
- ·Stool / gut microbiome
- ·Vaginal swab / women’s microbiome
- ·Oral swab / saliva context (where supported)
- ·Skin swab
- ·Custom sample types — require review
Detailed collection criteria are confirmed during scoping.
Deliverables
What collaborators can receive
Deliverables depend on project scope, sample type, method, consent, and contracted workflow.
How a project runs
A structured B2B workflow
- 01
Submit project enquiry
- 02
Scoping call
- 03
Sample-type & method review
- 04
Extraction / sequencing / bioinformatics plan
- 05
Sample logistics & documentation
- 06
Lab processing or partner-lab coordination
- 07
Bioinformatics QC & analysis
- 08
ATLAS / reporting / data delivery
- 09
Review call & next-step planning
Trust & quality
Quality-aware, method-bounded, honestly scoped
VAMS LABS supports or coordinates the workflow above. Laboratory processing may be performed by approved partner laboratories depending on region, assay, and project scope. Accreditation, compliance, and platform details are confirmed during scoping and are not claimed publicly.
Illustrative scoping examples
How projects tend to take shape
Illustrative scoping examples — not completed client case studies.
Longitudinal gut microbiome cohort
Repeated stool sampling with metadata-aware diversity and differential-abundance analysis across timepoints.
Microbiome report layer for an existing sequencing workflow
A partner lab supplies processed data; VAMS coordinates a structured ATLAS™ report layer.
Vaginal microbiome ecology & CST-context reporting
Women’s-health study with Lactobacillus / community-state-type context, research-use framing.
Pilot microbiome profiling for product research
Biotech pilot: sample plan, sequencing method fit, and research-ready outputs for R&D review.
Explore VAMS LABS
Services in depth
Sequencing services
Methods matched to your microbiome question.
Open →Sample workflow
From sample planning to reviewed outputs.
Open →Technology platforms
How technology choices shape resolution.
Open →Quality & validation
QC and validation boundaries, shown clearly.
Open →Reference methods
A microbiome methods library.
Open →Research collaboration
From study question to structured outputs.
Open →Questions from research & lab teams
B2B FAQ
Can VAMS LABS process samples directly?
Laboratory processing may be performed by approved partner laboratories depending on region, assay, and project scope. What is in-house, partner-supported, or coordinated is confirmed during scoping.
Do you support DNA/RNA extraction?
Extraction workflows are supported or coordinated, with QC framing and partner-lab routing where applicable. Availability is confirmed during scoping.
Can you work with samples already extracted, or analyse FASTQ from another provider?
Yes — projects can start from raw material, extracted DNA/RNA, FASTQ files, or processed tables. We confirm input compatibility during scoping.
Do you support 16S, shotgun metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics?
16S amplicon, shotgun metagenomic, and metatranscriptomic workflows are discussed during scoping, with method limitations shown. ITS and add-ons are available where supported.
What deliverables can research groups receive?
Depending on scope: scoping summaries, method recommendations, QC summaries, feature/abundance tables, diversity and functional summaries, figures, methods notes, ATLAS™ report layers, and documented data packages.
Are outputs diagnostic?
No. Public outputs are research-use, educational, or wellness-oriented and method-bounded — not diagnostic — unless otherwise formally contracted and legally approved.
How are consent and data governance handled?
Projects are consent-aware; data-handling, de-identification, and access are confirmed during scoping and governed by the contracted workflow.
How do we request a quote or project scoping?
Use “Request Project Scoping”. Tell us your research question, sample type, expected cohort size, and preferred output; we confirm method fit and next steps before any project begins.
Can VAMS support lab partnerships or white-label reporting?
Lab-partnership and reporting-integration models are discussed case by case. Integration specifics are confirmed during scoping.
Verification
Processing & sequencing partners
VAMS BioInnovation Private Limited coordinates sample processing and sequencing with qualified partners. VAMS is not itself an accredited laboratory; accreditation, quality certification and permitted testing scope vary by partner and are verified directly with each partner.
| Partner laboratory | Country | Role | Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMKGENE (Biomarker Technologies) | China | 16S amplicon & NGS sequencing | Verified directly with partner | Active partner |
| Zymo Research | United States | Nucleic-acid extraction & microbial community standards | Verified directly with partner | Active partner |
| Norgen Biotek | Canada | Sample collection & nucleic-acid extraction | Verified directly with partner | Active partner |
Accreditation numbers are available on request and can be verified directly with each partner. Listing a partner does not imply that VAMS BioInnovation Private Limited holds that accreditation.
Method validation
Validation and performance
Analytical performance is established through the laboratory validation protocol; quantitative figures are confirmed during validation and are not stated speculatively.
| Reproducibility | Analytical reproducibility is assessed using replicate quality monitoring and laboratory quality-assurance procedures. |
|---|---|
| Sequencing depth | Minimum sequencing depth is established according to the validated laboratory protocol. |
| Controls | Extraction controls, library controls, sequencing QC and bioinformatics quality filters are applied throughout the workflow. |
| Limit of detection | Detection capability depends on sample type, sequencing chemistry and assay configuration; quantitative limits are established during laboratory validation. |
Ready to scope a microbiome project?
Tell us about your research question, sample type, expected cohort size, and preferred output. We’ll confirm method fit, workflow options, reporting scope, and next steps before any project begins.