Dr. Andrea Azcarate-Peril, PHD

Dr. Azcarate-Peril is a microbiologist and Director of the UNC Microbiome Core at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research examines how the gut microbiome influences human health, with a focus on probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary interventions that modulate microbial diversity and resilience. A widely published leader in the field, she has advanced understanding of how targeted microbial inputs can support digestive, immune, and metabolic function, while also mentoring the next generation of microbiome scientists.