Dr. Leigh Frame
Chief Well-Being Officer, PhD, MHS | Good Bacteria
Dr. Leigh A. Frame is a leading expert at the intersection of nutrition, immunology, and the microbiome. Through translational research, she bridges complex biomedical science with real-world health strategies.
Her work focuses on fostering whole-person care and building systemic well-being through evidence-based microbial support.
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Areas of Expertise
1. Translational Research: Bridging laboratory science and clinical application.
2. Human Nutrition: Studying the impact of dietary inputs on biological systems.
3. Immunology: Understanding the body’s immune-microbe interface.
4. Clinical Program Leadership: Overseeing high-level research and health initiatives.
Professional Background
With a distinguished career spanning the National Institutes of Health (NIH), academia, and the biotech industry, Dr. Frame is recognized for her ability to translate clinical data into actionable well-being outcomes.
Her cross-sector experience ensures
the formulations at Good Bacteria are grounded in rigorous scientific integrity.
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Nutrition
2. Master of Health Science (MHS) in Immunology
3. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biochemistry, graduated with Distinction
Selected Scientific Research
1. Current explorations of nutrition and the gut microbiome: a systematic evaluation of the review literature, Nutrition Reviews, 2020.
2. From patient to laboratory: challenges in developing standardized measurements for the microbiome, SAGE Research Methods Cases, 2020.
3. Dangers of the chronic stress response in the context of the microbiota–gut–immune–brain axis and mental health: a narrative review, Frontiers in Immunology, 2024.
4. The microbiota–gut–brain–immune interface and the pathogenesis of neuroinflammatory diseases: a narrative review, Frontiers in Immunology, 2024.