Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, VetAgro Sup, UMRF, F-15000 Aurillac, France.

The UMRF research axes will contribute to advancing scientific knowledge regarding: i) The role of structural and functional microbial flows from raw milk to cheese in interaction with the constituents of the dairy matrix in the construction of sensory and usage qualities of traditional cheeses, ii) the mechanisms of microbial interaction that ensure a functional balance of microbial communities at the expense of pathogenic and spoilage species, iii) the nutritional and health benefits of traditional cheeses with complex microbiota and how to optimize these benefits while preserving the qualities of the cheeses.