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The Skin Microbiome and Our Health: Dr. Aayushi Uberoi

February 29, 2024 //  by Justine Dees

Have you ever stopped to think about the bustling world of life thriving right on your skin? Billions of microscopic organisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome, call this complex ecosystem home, playing a vital role in our health.

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Dr. Aayushi Uberoi, skin microbiome researcher

Many of us are unaware of the intricate dance between our skin and its microbial residents. This delicate balance can tip, potentially leading to various health concerns. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating realm of the skin microbiome with microbiologist Dr. Aayushi Uberoi.

Dr. Uberoi shares her research on how the skin microbiome strengthens our largest organ’s crucial barrier function. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skin microbes.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Dr. Uberoi’s journey to microbiology
  • The skin’s barrier functions and ecosystem
  • The role of the skin microbiome in health and disease
  • Microbiome changes in skin disorders
  • Potential for novel skin microbiome-based therapies
  • Antibacterial soap misconceptions
  • At-home microbiology activity: Accessible Microscopy: Discovering Microbes with a Foldscope

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Links & Resources

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  • I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong (book)
  • Let Them Eat Dirt by Dr. B. Brett Finlay, Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD (book)
  • How To Nurture Your Skin Microbiome: Dr. Julie O’Sullivan (podcast episode)
  • Articles based on this episode:
    • How the Skin Microbiome Impacts Our Health
    • At-home microbiology activity: Accessible Microscopy: Discovering Microbes with a Foldscope

Connect with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi

Aayushi Uberoi, Ph.D., is an incoming Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Aayushi completed her Bachelor’s in engineering majoring in Biotechnology at SRM University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Aayushi completed her Ph.D. in the laboratory of Dr. Paul Lambert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focused on developing a novel infection model using Murine papillomavirus. This model marked the first instance of de novo papillomavirus-mediated carcinogenesis from active virus infection. With an interest to study polymicrobial interactions in modulating host responses, Aayushi joined the lab of Dr. Elizabeth Grice at University of Pennsylvania to understand how the skin microbiome contributes to skin diseases.

Connect with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi: Website, Twitter

Category: Microbes & Health, Microbiome, PodcastTag: skin microbiome

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