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This webinar and coffee hour is part of the Microbes and Social Equity 2026 Speaker Series.
The Secret World Within: How the Microbiome Provides Insight into Gynecologic Health
What can the vaginal microbiome reveal about health, disease, and the gaps in care we still need to address?
Dr Jimenez will explore how the vaginal and urogenital microbiome shapes gynecologic and reproductive health. Drawing on multi-omic research, she will discuss how microbial communities influence inflammation, disease risk, and clinical outcomes, including conditions such as preterm birth, chronic pelvic pain, and cervical disease.
Her talk will highlight how shifts in microbial composition and function can provide new insight into diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It will also consider the role of health disparities and the importance of inclusive research in improving outcomes. By uncovering the “hidden” microbial dynamics within the reproductive system, this work offers new pathways for understanding and improving women’s health.
After the talk, we continue the conversation with an informal social hour. Join us as we chat with the speaker, MSE members, and attendees about research, teaching, our pets, and more!
Programme (Timings are ET)
11:00 Welcome and introduction - Professor Sue Ishaq, Founder and Lead, MSE
11:05 Guest speaker - Dr Nicole Jimenez PhD
11:45 Audience question and answer session
12:00 Informal coffee and chat
13:00 Close
