The Fermentation Speaker Series a platform for the discussion of fermented foods and health, giving space for nuanced conversation that clearly articulates current understanding and knowledge gaps of fermented food research and exploring the ways fermented food can connect to our health, including social and environmental impact. Beyond the presentations themselves, this speaker series will serve as a platform to define and promote future fermented food and health projects at Stanford University and beyond by bringing together experts to discuss pressing research questions and how to address them, define needs and resources in the research community, and provide clear and supported recommendations about fermented foods to consumers, clinicians, and interested parties.

Season 1 has featured: David Zilber, Dr. Suzanne Devkota, Dr. Joshua Evans, Alex Hozven, Dr. Maya Hey, and Dr. Rob Dunn, and was originally recorded as a live series.

Season 2 has featured: Dr. Veronica Sinotte, Sevgi Mutlu Sirakova, Dr. Ben Wolfe, Dr. Paul Cotter, Dr. Vayu Hill-Maini, Dr. Chantle Switchkow, Dr. Maria Marco and Dr. Aviaja Hauptmann, and was recorded as a podcast.  

Led by Elisa Caffrey, David Zilber, and Justin Sonnenburg.

Please contact Elisa Caffrey (ecaffrey@stanford.edu) with questions.