Supriya Mehta

Supriya Mehta is a Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at Rush University's Rush Medical College in Chicago. Her research focuses on microbiome dynamics, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, and women's health. She has conducted extensive studies on vaginal and penile microbiota associations with infections like HSV-2 and bacterial vaginosis, often involving global health interventions in Kenya and Haiti. Her work integrates epidemiology, genetics, and public health policy.

Key areas of research include the impact of environmental factors (e.g., water sources) on vaginal microbiome composition, menstrual health in university settings, and the role of microbiome profiles in predicting health outcomes. She collaborates with institutions like the Kenya Medical Research Institute and frequently publishes in journals such as PLoS Medicine and BMC Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Mehta's publications often highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining clinical data with digital health tools (e.g., social media analysis) and predictive modeling to address public health challenges. She has explored the efficacy of menstrual cups in resource-limited settings and evaluated changes in healthcare access for STI patients over time.