Susan Erdman
Assistant Director and Chief of Clinical Resources
Medicine
Angiogenesis Foundation
Sweden
Biography
Dr. Erdman is a leader in the exploration of one of the newest, uncharted frontiers in science: the human microbiome. Within MIT, Dr. Erdman is head of the Erdman Laboratory, which is an NIH-funded research program focused on the roles of microbes in inflammatory disorders, particularly obesity and cancer. Dr. Erdman’s lab also studies how probiotics can be harnessed to promote better health outcomes. A frequently invited speaker, Dr. Erdman has presented at numerous scientific conferences about the human microbiome and the essential role it plays in human health.
Research Interest
Dr. Erdman completed a postdoctoral training program in Comparative Medicine at MIT and earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1992. She earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
