In this podcast, we discuss the microbiome, how the microbiome has an effect on health, and how changes to the microbiome can effect cancer and responses to therapy. This is a rapidly evolving area of study.

Dr. Jennifer Mcqaude is a Physician Scientist and Assistant Professor in Melanoma Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her research focuses on lifestyle factors and their influence on melanoma biology, the anti-tumor immune response, as well as studies of integrative therapies for symptom control in cancer. Dr. McQaude also holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which she obtained during her time in China as a Fullbright Fellow.