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Ritika Kar Bahal is a microbiologist at the University of Western Australia, specializing in respiratory infectious diseases. Holding a PhD in this field, her research interests focus on the role of the early life respiratory microbiome in health and diseases. Additionally, she studies the microbiome present in human milk and its implications for infant development. Throughout her career, she has presented her work at various national and international conferences and has received multiple awards and scholarships. Dr. Bahal has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to her field. Currently, she is a postdoctoral fellow in the clinical microbiology group led by Professor Mark Nicol, where she examines the biology of early life infant respiratory microbiomes and their influence on the susceptibility to future respiratory infections. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly concerning education and health.
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