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Heather Jaspan

Professor · University of Washington School of Medicine

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History

University of Washington School of Medicine
Present

Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Tulane University
2002–2005
Pediatrics
1999–2002
Tulane University School of Medicine
1995–1999

Research

Meta-analysis of effects of exclusive breastfeeding on infant gut microbiota across populations
Systematic review or meta-analysis · Nature Communications · 2018 · 372 citations
The Evolving Facets of Bacterial Vaginosis: Implications for HIV Transmission
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses · 2019 · 221 citations
Microbial Composition Predicts Genital Tract Inflammation and Persistent Bacterial Vaginosis in South African Adolescent Females
Infection and Immunity · 2018 · Last of 14 authors · Corresponding · 141 citations

Brandon Maust
5 papers · 3 as a fellow
Whitney Harrington
5 papers
Jared Baeten
4 papers
LW
Lianna Wood
4 papers · 2 as a resident
Catherine Blish
3 papers
Grace Aldrovandi
3 papers
KP
Kathleen Powis
3 papers
Kevin Urdahl
3 papers
Melanie Dubois
3 papers · 1 as a fellow
SG
Soren Gantt
3 papers
Aaron Wilk
2 papers · 1 as a resident
Caroline Mitchell
2 papers

Grants

Effect of Copper Versus Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices on Mucosal Microbiota and Barrier Function: A Randomized Trial Among Young African Women Living with and at Risk for HIV
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R01
Contact PI · $1.9M · Seattle Children's Hospital
2025–2030
Influence of HIV Infection on Vaginal Virome and Risk of Preterm Birth in Pregnant South African Women
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R01
Contact PI · $3.9M · Seattle Children's Hospital
2021–2027
Bifidobacterium Infantis Supplementation in Early Life to Improve Immunity in Infants Exposed to HIV: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R01
Contact PI · $3.6M · Seattle Children's Hospital
2022–2027
Influence of Maternal Virome and HIV Status on Infant Gut Virome, Growth and Immunity
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R01
Contact PI · $3.8M · Seattle Children's Hospital
2020–2026

Clinical trials

Effects of Copper Versus Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Devices on Mucosal Microbiota and Barrier Function Among Young African Women
Principal investigator · Not yet recruiting
Seattle Children's Hospital
2026–2030
B. Infantis Supplementation to Improve Immunity in Infants Exposed to HIV
Principal investigator · Recruiting
University of Cape Town
2023–2027
Early Versus Delayed BCG Vaccination of HIV-exposed Infants
Principal investigator · Completed · Phase 2
University of Cape Town
2010