Dr. Elisa Caffrey, PHD

Dr. Caffrey is a microbiologist whose research at Stanford School of Medicine’s Sonnenburg Lab explores how fermented foods shape human health. Her work focuses on the microbial metabolites produced during fermentation and how they influence the gut microbiome, immune signaling, and metabolic health. She is also co-host of the Fermentation Speaker Series, where she brings together leading voices across science, food, and culture to advance understanding of fermentation’s role in human well-being.