On March 15th, Miquel Lledós reached a significant milestone in his academic journey as he successfully defended his doctoral thesis. Over the past four years, he has dedicated himself to exploring the intricate world of stroke microbiome research, yielding compelling results along the way.

Miquel’s research journey has been marked by rigorous investigation, employing cutting-edge methodologies such as Mendelian randomizations and Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS). These approaches have allowed him to delve deep into the complexities of stroke microbiome dynamics, unraveling crucial insights into the relationship between microbial communities and stroke occurrence.