Furthering group B strep research and disease prevention

9 April, 2024

Dear HIFA colleagues,

I would like to invite those of you interested in group B strep (GBS) as a researcher, healthcare professional, or professional health advocate to become a member of GBS Research Connect at https://www.gbsresearchconnect.org to collaborate with other members to better understand GBS and how it can affect the health of populations at all stages of life. Membership is free and includes access to special events, forums, blogs, job board, mentor and mentee opportunities, and more!

Our next member-exclusive webinar “Collaborating to Close GBS Data Gaps | Part II: The Vaginal Microbiome” will be Tuesday, April 23 at 5PM PDT (Wednesday, April 24 at 10AM AEST). Register at https://members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events to learn how our speakers are closing GBS data gaps in their communities and worldwide:

Dr Alison Carey, Queensland University of Technology, will be presenting on GBS and the vaginal microbiome throughout pregnancy

Marlyd E. Mejia, Predoctoral Fellow, Baylor College of Medicine, will be presenting on GBS interactions with the host microbiome

Bring your ideas and add to the discussion!

Looking forward to you joining us!

Marti Perhach

(Ms.) Marti Perhach

CEO/Cofounder

Group B Strep International

+1 909 620-7214

marti.perhach@gbs-intl.org <mailto:marti.perhach@gbs-intl.org>

www.groupbstrepinternational.org <https://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/>

HIFA profile: Marti Perhach is CEO/Cofounder of Group B Strep International, United States. Professional interests: Group B strep disease research and prevention, prenatal infection, One Health. Email address: marti.perhach AT gbs-intl.org