Marina Walther-Antonio

Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio, an assistant professor and microbiome researcher at the Mayo Clinic, explores the critical connection between the microbiome and women’s health, especially in relation to gynecologic cancers. She discusses innovative methodologies inspired by astrobiology that could lead to early detection tests for endometrial and ovarian cancers. Marina also highlights health disparities, particularly affecting Black women, and the influence of factors like menopause on the microbiome's role in cancer. Her insights bridge the gap between environmental science and clinical applications.