Federal grant helps CWRU researchers study vaginal bacteria tied to serious health risks
ideastream: Gina Lewin, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at the School of Medicine, highlighted the need for better treatments for bacterial vaginosis, which affects up to 30% of women, poses significant health risks, and has a high recurrence rate. A $1.5 million federal grant will fund her team’s microbiome research to improve prevention and treatment strategies for this condition.
