United Kingdom
Research Partnerships
Access Real-World Population Data from Pakistan
Partner with our established community research network to generate high-quality real-world evidence. NOG Lab provides industry, academic, and global health partners with access to diverse rural populations in Pakistan including rural, under served communites enabling population-based cohort studies, clinical trials, nutrition research, microbiome investigations and implementation research in authentic community settings.
Core Strengths
Why partner with us?
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in nutrition, microbiome (oral and gut), public health and and community-based implementation research to deliver high-quality evidence from real-world populations.
Large Population Cohorts
Access to Large, well-characterised, community-based population cohorts
Rural Research Infrastructure
Established research infrastructure in rural and remote communities
Clinical & Cohort Trial Expertise
Expertise in Clinical trials and Cohort studies implementation expertise
Statistics & Bioinformatics
Expertise in statistics and bioinformatics analysis
Oral & Gut Microbiome Research
Oral and gut microbiome research
Ethics & Community Engagement
Local regulatory, ethical, and community engagement expertise
International Collaborations
Strong International collaborations
Capabilities & Services
What we offer?
Comprehensive population-based platforms, clinical trial support, longitudinal cohorts, sample biobanking, and analytics.
Population-Based Research Platforms
Leverage access to diverse populations through NOG Lab's established community research networks. We support the design and implementation of population-based studies that generate high-quality evidence on nutrition, health, disease, and microbiome-related outcomes in real-world settings. We provide access to well-characterised populations across across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Clinical Research & Trial Support
NOG Lab provides end-to-end support for clinical and community-based research studies. From study design and participant recruitment to field implementation, data collection, and monitoring, we help partners deliver scientifically rigorous and operationally efficient research projects.
Cohort Studies & Longitudinal Research
Our team has extensive experience conducting longitudinal cohort studies that track health, nutrition, growth, and microbiome development over time. We specialise in maintaining long-term participant engagement and generating robust evidence on life-course health outcomes.
Rural & Remote Community Research
NOG Lab offers unique access to underserved rural and remote populations that are often underrepresented in global research. Through strong community partnerships and local expertise, we facilitate high-quality data collection in challenging field environments while ensuring cultural sensitivity and participant trust.
Biological Sample Collection & Biobanking
We support the collection, processing, and management of a wide range of biological samples (oral, fecal, blood) for clinical and translational research. Our expertise includes microbiome sampling, biospecimen handling, and standardised protocols to ensure data quality and scientific integrity.
Data & Analytics
Transform data into actionable insights with our multidisciplinary expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, and microbiome analytics. We provide comprehensive analytical support to help researchers and industry partners maximise the value and impact of their studies.
Research Partnerships & Collaborative Opportunities
We partner with universities, industry, NGOs, and global health organisations seeking access to real-world populations and research expertise in low- and middle-income country settings. Whether supporting a single project or a long-term programme, we work collaboratively to generate evidence that informs science, policy, and practice.
Our Facilities & Networks
Our Research Infrastructure
From Community Research to Advanced Genomics
NOG Lab brings together a unique research ecosystem that combines community-based field research, clinical study infrastructure, laboratory sciences, and advanced genomic technologies. This integrated platform enables us to conduct high-quality research from participant recruitment and data collection in remote communities through to molecular analysis and next-generation sequencing.
Community Research Network
Our established community research network provides access to diverse populations across rural, remote, and underserved regions of Pakistan. Through long-standing community partnerships and experienced field teams, we facilitate large-scale population studies, cohort research, and community-based interventions with strong participant engagement and retention.
Clinical Trial Unit
The Clinical Trial Unit supports the design and implementation of clinical and community-based intervention studies. We provide expertise in participant recruitment, study coordination, regulatory compliance, data collection, monitoring, and follow-up, ensuring the highest standards of research quality and integrity.
Human Nutrition Laboratory
Our Human Nutrition Laboratory supports nutritional assessment and research across the life course. The facility enables comprehensive evaluation of dietary intake, nutritional status, anthropometry, and nutrition-related health outcomes, providing critical insights for public health and intervention research.
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Our Molecular Biology Laboratory is equipped for a wide range of molecular and microbiological analyses. Facilities include PCR-based technologies and laboratory infrastructure for DNA extraction, amplification, and molecular characterisation, supporting research in nutrition, infectious diseases, oral health, and microbiome science.
Advanced Centre for Genomic Technologies (ACGT)
Through the Advanced Centre for Genomic Technologies (ACGT), researchers have access to state-of-the-art sequencing and genomics facilities. The centre houses Sanger sequencing and Illumina MiSeq platforms, enabling high-throughput genomic, metagenomic, and microbiome analyses that support cutting-edge translational and population health research.
Collaborative Ecosystem
Who We Work With
We welcome collaborative partnerships across industry, academic institutions, and non-governmental organisations.
Industry
- Nutrition companies
- Food and beverage sector
- Probiotic and microbiome companies
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Oral healthcare companies
- Digital health companies
Academic & Research Institutions
- Universities
- Research centres
- Global health programmes
- International consortia
- Postdoctoral & graduate fellowships
NGOs & Development Organisations
- UNICEF projects
- WHO programmes
- Nutrition initiatives
- Maternal and child health programmes
- Public health interventions
Proven Track Record
Example Collaboration Projects
People trust examples.
Validation of nutrition products
Community-based intervention trials
Dietary supplement evaluation
Oral microbiome biomarker studies
Gut microbiome cohort studies
AI-enabled nutrition monitoring
Population health surveys
Biomarker validation
Digital health implementation studies
Flexible Engagement
Partnership Models
Collaborative frameworks designed to meet strategic and operational goals.
Collaborative grant-funded research
Joint proposals for international funding bodies (NIH, Wellcome Trust, MRC, EU Horizon).
Contract research
Targeted research services, clinical evaluation, and analytical deliverables for industry clients.
Multi-centre clinical studies
Serving as the LMIC study site or regional hub for global multi-centre trials.
Data analysis partnerships
Joint epidemiological, statistical, and bioinformatic analysis of complex datasets.
Student exchange and training
Capacity-building, doctoral exchanges, and technical training in microbiome genomics.
Industry-sponsored research
Co-designed studies evaluating novel nutritional, diagnostic, or digital health solutions.
Technology validation studies
Field-testing and validation of point-of-care diagnostics and monitoring tools.
Global Network
Partner Institutions
6 institutions across 4 countries — driving interdisciplinary microbiome research at a global scale.
- Switzerland
- USA
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Saudi Arabia
Get In Touch
Let's Build Evidence Together
Whether you are developing a new nutritional intervention, validating diagnostic technologies, evaluating health products, or designing population-based studies, we welcome opportunities to collaborate. We work with academic institutions, industry partners, non-governmental organisations, and public health agencies to generate high-quality evidence that improves health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Contact us to discuss your research needs or explore potential partnerships.