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    Jacques Ravel, PHD

    Jacques Ravel, PHD

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    Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology

    Associate Director, Genomics, Institute for Genome Sciences

    Acting Director, Institute for Genome Sciences

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    School of Medicine

    Specialties

    Microbiome

    Women’s Health

    Bacterial Genomics

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    Phone: 410-706-5674

    Email: jravel@som.umaryland.edu

    Over the past 18 years, he has developed a research program focused on applying modern genomics technologies and ecological principles to characterize the role and dynamics of the vaginal microbiome in women's health. He uses clinical genomics and systems biology approaches to develop improved strategies to manage gynecological and obstetrics conditions. His foundational research has led to the development of innovative live microbiome-based live biotherapeutic drugs to restore vaginal health, and treat conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and urinary tract infections. These interventions are being evaluated in several clinical trials in the US and Africa. He previously was an investigator at the Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Md., where the first microbial genome was sequenced in 1995. He was elected to the American Academy of Microbiology in 2012 and was awarded the Blaise Pascal International Research Chair in 2015. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed publications and is among the most highly cited scientists worldwide. Dr. Ravel is the current and founding editor-in-chief of the journal Microbiome and an associate editor of the journal mBio. He received his PhD in environmental molecular microbiology and ecology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and performed his postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Chemistry, working on microbial natural product chemistry.

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    Tagged: Caring for the Human Condition Research and Innovation


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