The Gut Mycobiome in Health and Disease

Georgina Davies holds a First-Class BSc in Animal Behaviour and a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Anthrozoology from Liverpool John Moores University, along with a Certificate of Higher Education in Neuroscience from Cardiff University. Her academic journey has been driven by a fascination with biological systems and a rigorous approach to research, earning her recognition as the top-performing student in her cohort. Before joining Technology Networks, Georgina built a strong foundation in translating technical research into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.

Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum is a tenured Professor and Director of the Center for Medical Mycology at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Medical Center. He holds an MSc in Medicinal Chemistry and a PhD in Microbial Physiology from the University of Technology in Loughborough, England, and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management. He is also a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), past President of the Medical Mycological Society of the Americas (MMSA). Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology (FAAM) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (FESCMID). Dr. Ghannoum has been in the top 1% of cited scientists worldwide, and pioneered studies on the fungal communities residing in and on our body, coining the term ‘Mycobiome” . He has been published in more than 450 peer-reviewed publications and six scientific books, and established a multidisciplinary Center of Excellence that combines basic and translational research that spans test tube to the bedside capabilities. Dr. Ghannoum is also an entrepreneur scientist, having launched several companies focused on the treatment of biofilm infections, upper respiratory tract infections as well as microbial dysbiosis.