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Karen Pendergrass, Standards Team

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Karen Pendergrass is a microbiome researcher specializing in microbiome-targeted interventions (MBTIs). She systematically analyzes scientific literature to identify microbial patterns, develop hypotheses, and validate interventions. As the founder of the Microbiome Signatures Database, she bridges microbiome research with clinical practice. In 2012, based on her own investigative research, she became the first documented case of FMT for Celiac Disease—four years before the first published case study.

Recent Posts

2023-01-01 00:00:00

Association of aberrant brain network dynamics with gut microbial composition uncovers disrupted brain-gut-microbiome interactions in irritable bowel syndrome: Preliminary findings

This study identifies disrupted brain-gut-microbiome interactions in BS patients, revealing altered brain network dynamics and microbial shifts linked to symptom severity and cognitive dysfunction. These findings highlight the potential for targeted therapies addressing both brain connectivity and gut microbiota to improve BS management.