Sam Bakelants

This study identifies exopolysaccharides (EPS) from Lactobacillus crispatus as critical for modulating immune responses in the vaginal mucosa, with EPS disruption leading to pro-inflammatory effects.

This study identifies riboflavin production by vaginal lactobacilli and shows its role in modulating host immune responses and redox balance.

This study compares first-void urine and cervicovaginal brushes to vaginal swabs for microbiome profiling in ten women, finding comparable results but highlighting storage effects and the need for optimized self-sampling techniques.