Dr. Filipa Godoy

Directora del Departamento de Microbiología y Zoología Medica habla sobre la Ciencia en el Caribe

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Dr. Filipa Godoy After living in Puerto Rico for 19 years, microbiologist Filipa Godoy-Vitorino, Ph.D., frequently fields questions about her choice to pursue a career on the small Caribbean island prone to devastating natural disasters. The U.S. territory’s ecological diversity – from deserts to coral reefs and rainforests – provides endless fodder for research, but…

Prenatal exposure to Hurricane Maria is associated with an altered infant nasal microbiome

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Background Prenatal adverse exposures have been associated with increased risks of developing respiratory diseases in children. The infant nasal microbiome is an important mechanism and indicator.background Objective To characterize and compare the nasal microbiome of infants who were in utero and exposed to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico during 2017, with that of infants who…