Dr Christine Podrini

Dr Christine Podrini is Lead Researcher at BioArte Ltd. in Malta, where she directs research into the vaginal and skin microbiomes, focusing on how microbial communities influence women’s health. She also serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Microbiome and Applied Sciences (IMAS) Malta. Before returning to Malta, Dr Christine worked for several years in internationally renowned research centres, including the San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, where she contributed to key discoveries in metabolic and genetic disease. She holds a PhD in epigenetics from the University of London and began her scientific training at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge. Her work bridges microbiome science, clinical application, and public health, with a strong commitment to ethical research and education.

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Women’s health is a rich and complex landscape: one that extends far beyond fertility, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. Yet, within this intricate system, there exists a remarkable and often overlooked world: the vaginal microbiome.  This invisible ecosystem, made up of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, plays an essential role in safeguarding reproductive health, supporting fertility, and maintaining overall well-being. And yet, despite its significance, it remains largely absent from everyday health conversations.  As a molecular biologist specialising in microbiota and vaginal health, I have spent years studying how these microscopic communities influence our bodies. It is my belief that the time has come to bring thisRead More…