What has the national grant allowed to discover in your microbiota research area?
The National grant allows me to explore the research field of my interest and develop my independent research projects. I was involved in multiple projects and Biocodex Microbiota Foundation USA grant was acknowledged in 8 of my publications.
What are the consequences for the patient?
My research grant was focused on animal experiments. We discovered that gut microbiota not only plays an important role in blood pressure regulation, but also contributes to the modulation of antihypertensive drugs' efficacy. This new concept may provoke discussion on the management of resistant hypertension.