Cross-Disciplinary Research at VCU Examines the Vaginal Microbiome
Humans are home to millions of microbes - and that's not a bad thing. In fact, it is now generally accepted that communities of microbes - commonly called microbiomes - profoundly impact health via effects on the local microenvironment.
Gaining a more complete picture of the community of microorganisms inhabiting each of us can tell us a little about our own health and susceptibility to various diseases.
Enter a unique, cross-disciplinary cluster of researchers, nearly 40-people strong, from across Virginia Commonwealth University's campuses working on a four-year study of how microorganisms found in the vagina influence health and disease in women.