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Jack A. Gilbert is a leading voice in microbial ecology, renowned for his work on the human microbiome and the environmental factors that shape it. His research spans the microbial communities of the human body, oceans, soils, and built environments, with a strong emphasis on how these invisible ecosystems influence health and disease. Gilbert’s major contributions include pioneering large-scale studies that map the human microbiome’s development from infancy through adulthood, and demonstrating how early-life microbial exposure can impact long-term immune and metabolic health. His 2019 paper, “The urgent need for microbiology literacy in society,” with 184 citations, underscores his commitment to public science communication, arguing that understanding microbes is essential for tackling global challenges. He has also advanced methodological rigor in microbiome research, as seen in his work on well-to-well contamination (13 citations), which helps ensure data reliability. A former president of the International Society for Microbial Ecology, Gilbert’s work has been cited over 50,000 times, making him a pivotal figure in translating microbiome science into practical insights for medicine, agriculture, and environmental policy.