Presentation by Sarah Lebeer, Professor of Microbiology & Biotechnology, University of Antwerp

The Isala citizen-science project on the vaginal microbiome

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Mapping the female microbiome in healthy women and assessing the impact of lifestyle and environment.

In 2020 the Isala citizen-science project on the vaginal microbiome in healthy women was launched. (https://isala.be). The enthusiasm of participants was overwhelming. Registrations had to be limited at 5500 women. All were invited to donate two vaginal swabs and answer many private questions in a long online questionnaire.