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Maren Hunsberger, Msc

Maren Hunsberger is a microbiologist and science communicator who holds a master's in medical microbiology, with a particular research focus on the vaginal microbiome. She is passionate about breaking down the stigmas that surround female-bodied health, and shedding light on all the ways the lives of people with vaginas can be improved with more equitable research. Maren is a Californian living in London, and you can find her @marenhunsberger on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, and @marenmicrobe on TikTok.

Women's health

How does your Vaginal Microbiome Affect your Cancer Risk?

The complex community of organisms living in your vagina plays a part in your risk of developing certain non-infectious conditions - like cancer.

Women's health

What is a Vaginal Microbiome Transplant?

Could the answer to chronic vaginal health issues be a vaginal microbiome transplant?

Women's health

Vaginal Microbiome 101

Meet the interconnected community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes living in your vagina.

Women's health

Preterm Birth and the Vaginal Microbiome

The vaginal microbiome has a profound impact on pregnancy health - here we dig into the science with an expert

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