In this challenge we’re diving deep into the microscopic interactions between you and the trillions of microbes that call your body home.

In the MPEG-G Microbiome Classification Challenge, you helped classify sample types—but let’s push the boundaries.

➡️ What else is worth classifying?

➡️ Could you distinguish between IS and IR samples?

➡️ What might that tell us about disease, treatment, or even aging?

If you could take one swab from anywhere on your body—what could it reveal about your health, your immune system, your lifestyle?

These aren't just theoretical questions. This challenge is an opportunity to build something that could contribute to real-world discoveries in personalized medicine and immunology.

👀 Pro tip: Read the accompanying paper. There’s a wealth of insights in there that could help shape your approach—and spark ideas for classification tasks beyond just sample type.

It's a hard read but I did it so I believe in you!