A Note from
Dr. Tachedjian
The body is home to distinct microbial ecosystems, including the
gut and vaginal microbiome.
In women's intimate health, beneficial
Lactobacillus species
are an important area of research.
Professor Gilda Tachedjian's research has explored the vaginal
microbiome, including
probiotic Lactobacillus species and the lactic acid they produce.
Separately, probiotics are also widely studied for the
gut microbiome, bloating and digestive discomfort.
Together, this research highlights two areas that matter to women
every day:
digestive comfort and intimate health.
Probiotics continue to be studied for how they may support these
distinct microbial ecosystems.
Professor Gilda Tachedjian, PhD
Head, Life Sciences Discipline, Burnet Institute
Adjunct Professor, Monash University