Microbiome & Chemotherapy


The Microbiome
The microbiome is a term used to describe all of the microbes, like bacteria and fungi, which live in the intestinal tract of all humans.
It's important to remember that not all microbes make us sick! Our microbiomes perform important tasks for us, such as digest our food, protect us from infections and help our immune systems develop.
We know certain factors help to shape our microbiome, including our diets, environment and exposure to things like antibiotics.
Who We Are
Shernan Holtan, MD
Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
Alex Khoruts, MD
Division of Gastroenterology
Daniel Weisdorf, MD
Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
Dan Knights, PhD
Computer Science &
Biotechnology Institute
Michaeal Sadowsky, PhD
Biotechnology Institute
Bruce Blazar, MD
Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplantation
Margaret MacMillan, MD
Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
Our Mission
As scientists and clinicians it is our goal to better understand the microbial world that surrounds us. With your help, we will be able to determine:
- Aim 1
- Aim 2
- Aim 3
Join Us!
We would like to invite you to participate in a research study that....
Clincal Samples
Home Samples
In compensation for your time and efforts, you will receive ...
To participate, please contact:
Andrea Hoeschen
CTO Masonic Cancer Center
MMC 6 Mayo
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-5985
Study Resources
Here are links to some of our study resources, such as..