Earned his PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis, Washington University in St. Louis, where he later became a lecturer for Behavioral Ecology
At the same time, he also served as a lecturer at the University of Puerto Rico for Biochemistry and Biology
Published research focuses on the effects of specific types and sources of fiber on the microbiome
Also studies the variable profiles of microbial communities in placentas from normal term pregnancy
In the works: a study on a novel Bifidobacterium longum clade in the gut of Bangladeshi children thrives during weaning
Currently a Gut Microbiome Ecology Specialist for Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., which helps employ food ingredients to promote a healthy microbiome in children and adults
