As an MD/PhD candidate in the Korem lab, I work on understanding the role of the vaginal microbiome in the context of various adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and preeclampsia. By integrating microbiome and metabolomic data, I aim to develop robust predictors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in order to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. I am also investigating how environmental exposures may interact with the microbiome during pregnancy and contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes and racial disparities in maternal health.