Help Us Improve Women's Health in Manitoba
Prairie iGEM at the University of Manitoba is developing H.A.L.T.-UTI, a synthetic biology project exploring probiotic-based approaches to support vaginal microbiome balance and help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
Take our short survey to help us understand public knowledge, perceptions, and openness to new therapies for vaginal dysbiosis and UTIs.
Why This Matters
Recurrent UTIs affect hundreds of millions of people annually and often increase antibiotic dependence. Prairie iGEM is working toward microbiome-friendly prevention strategies that support women's health.
400M+
people affected by UTIs annually
Synthetic Innovation
H.A.L.T.-UTI is Prairie iGEM's 2026 research project developing Evara to help prevent recurrent UTIs by restoring vaginal microbiome balance after antibiotics. This work is exploratory and aims to advance microbiome-friendly prevention strategies through synthetic biology.
Our Approach
Our project explores engineered Lactobacillus designed to help restore vaginal microbiome balance, block infection-causing bacteria, and support natural defenses against recurrent infections. This is ongoing research.
We Need Your Perspective
Important gaps in public understanding still exist. Your response will help Prairie iGEM understand public awareness, improve educational resources, and guide future research and outreach.
- Understand public knowledge about UTIs and vaginal dysbiosis
- Learn how people perceive probiotic-based therapies
- Improve educational resources
- Support responsible synthetic biology outreach
- Shape future prevention strategies
Take the Survey
Your responses are anonymous and help guide our research and outreach. Takes about 3–5 minutes.
FAQ
How long does the survey take?
Approximately 3–5 minutes.
Who can complete it?
Anyone willing to share their knowledge, perspectives, or experiences related to UTIs, vaginal dysbiosis, and new prevention approaches.
How will responses be used?
Responses will help Prairie iGEM identify public knowledge gaps and guide educational resources, outreach, and research direction.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page and survey are for research and education purposes only and do not replace professional medical advice.
Every Response Helps
Help Prairie iGEM shape better educational resources and innovative prevention strategies using synthetic biology.
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