Vaginal Biome Science

About Us

About Us

About Us

Vaginal Biome Science (VBS) is a privately held biotechnology company pioneering microbiome-driven solutions for vaginal health. Founded in 2021, VBS was built on a foundation of scientific research, clinical innovation, and proprietary BioMatch® technology, designed to support vaginal microbiome stability and improve long-term health outcomes.​

VBS is leading one of the largest vaginal microbiome research initiatives, the VENUS Study, that examines the vaginal microbiome across 12 gynecological conditions at the time of diagnosis. This research, combined with our clinically validated product portfolio, bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world applications in women’s health.​

In addition to developing patent-backed vaginal care products, VBS is actively advancing diagnostics, biofilm-targeting solutions, and microbiome-supportive therapeutics to revolutionize care for women worldwide.​

Vaginal Biome Science is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a growing network of healthcare, research, and commercial partners dedicated to shaping the future of evidence-based women’s health solutions.​

Vaginal Biome Science (VBS) is an innovative R&D and biotechnology company with deep expertise in transforming microbiome science into clinically validated consumer healthcare solutions. We are dedicated to improving women’s vaginal health through cutting-edge measurement of the microbiome and patented product formulations.  We believe in a future where vaginal health is measurable, manageable, and respected as a core component of women’s health.  

Wendy Strgar

CEO, Founder 

Good Clean Love and Vaginal Biome Science

Wendy Strgar is an award-winning, serial entrepreneur and the Founder of both Good Clean Love, Vaginal Biome Science, and Womankind Care. Strgar’s commitment to vaginal health led to the development of patented BioMatched technology, an innovative scientific approach applying biomimicry to the formulation of women’s health products. As CIO at Good Clean Love and CEO at Vaginal Biome Science and Womankind Care, she has developed a quantitative microbiota panel and the most advanced and effective product technologies to stabilize vaginal microbiome health and has effected change in both osmolality and animal testing requirements at the FDA.

Kim Capone, PhD

Chief Science Officer

Kim Capone, PhD, is a microbiologist with deep expertise in translating cutting-edge microbiome research into consumer health innovations. As Chief Scientific Officer, she brings scientific vision, product innovation insights, and robust research strategies to Vaginal Biome Science, ensuring the latest microbiome science is transformed into effective, evidence-based solutions for women’s health. Her unique ability to bridge discovery and application by combining scientific rigor with business strategy ensures that emerging microbiome science drives real impact. Prior to this role, Kim spent over a decade at Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., leading
microbiome-focused innovations in skincare, women’s health, infant health, and oral care. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, is a sought-after speaker at leading microbiome conferences, and holds multiple patents in microbiome-based technologies for therapeutic and personal care applications.

Shanya San

Clinical Research Coordinator

Shanya San is a clinical research professional with a Master’s in Health and Clinical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University and a background in biology, chemistry, and psychology. She has experience on both the sponsor and institutional
sides of clinical trials, giving her a well-rounded understanding of study operations. Shanya currently serves as Senior Clinical Trials Coordinator at Vaginal Biome Science, managing all phases of clinical trials—from protocol development and regulatory strategy to data oversight and cross-functional coordination. She is a Certified Clinical Research Professional with strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and R. She has customized EDC systems, built data pipelines, and analyzed clinical and genomic data. Her work has been presented at national conferences, highlighting her commitment to advancing patient-centered research.

Scientific Advisors

Christina Enzmann

MD, PhD, NMCP, FACOG

Christina Enzmann, MD, NCMP, is a board-certified gynecologist and Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society, with deep expertise in midlife women’s health, menopausal medicine, and vulvovaginal disease. She brings
over 15 years of clinical experience and a strong reputation for excellence in complex hormonal and gynecologic care. She received her MD from the University of Hamburg, Germany, where her doctoral thesis in pediatric dermatology earned magna cum laude honors. Early research in dermatology and gynecological pathology sparked her interest in skin-related and mucosal conditions, including chronic vaginal disorders. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and spent nine years on faculty at the University of Maryland as an Assistant Professor, actively involved in resident education and mentorship. Dr. Enzmann is also the Medical Director of Nobody Told Me, a bilingual platform empowering women through menopause.

Susan Kellogg-Spadt

PhD, CRNP, IF, CSC, FCST

Susan Kellogg-Spadt, PhD, CRNP, IF, CSC, FCST, is the Director of Female Sexual Medicine at The Center for Pelvic Medicine in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She performs direct patient care, consultative services as a vulvovaginal and pelvic pain specialist, researcher, educator, sexual dysfunction clinician and therapist. She is a Fellow of the ISSWSH, chairing its Fellowship Committee and serving on its Board of Directors, and is also on the executive board of the National Vulvodynia Association.Dr. Kellogg is a Professor of OB/GYN at Drexel University College of Medicine, Professor of Human Sexuality at Widener University, and Clinical Associate Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson University. She has authored over 75 peer-reviewed articles and numerous chapters in the field of sexual medicine, and her expertise has been featured in major media outlets.

Aimée Gould Shunney

ND, Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Aimée Gould Shunney, naturopathic physician, has been in private practice since 2001, currently at Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA. She blends conventional medical diagnosis and treatment with the use of natural therapeutics like dietary and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements, and herbal medicine. Dr. Aimée specializes in women’s health, bio-identical hormone balancing, sexual medicine, and functional digestive issues. In addition to seeing patients, she has been an educator and medical advisor to various companies in the natural products industry since 2011.

Tamara Grisales

MD, OB/GYN

Tamara Grisales, MD, OB/GYN is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA. She earned her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and completed her OB/GYN residency and fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Grisales specializes in pelvic floor
disorders, including prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and vaginal anomalies, offering both surgical and nonsurgical care. She is experienced in vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery and passionate about educating women on pelvic and vaginal health. Her research focuses on quality of life in women’s health, pelvic floor disorder outcomes, enhanced recovery after surgery, and pelvic floor health in cancer survivors. She was a co-winner of a 2019 UCLA Innovation Fund grant for her work in vaginal drug delivery.

Cathy Yi

MD, FACOG

Dr. Cathy Yi is a board certified gynecologist specializing in pelvic medicine. Her interests and expertise are in treating endometriosis, vulvar and vaginal disorders, female sexual dysfunction, myo-fascia disorders of the pelvic floor, menopausal symptoms, and incontinence. Her surgical expertise is in minimally invasive surgery – laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and diVinci robot procedures. Cathy has been practicing for more than 25 years and received her medical degree from SUNY at Buffalo and trained for residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Maryland in obstetrics and gynecology. Her interest in pelvic medicine has evolved from a general Ob/Gyn practice to a gynecologic practice focusing on these conditions of the pelvis which are often under treated. Cathy’s desire is to bring awareness of these conditions to her patients and share what she has learned with her colleagues.

Gary Goldman

MD, FACOG, IFMCP,

Gary Goldman, MD, FACOG, IFMCP, specializes in Gynecology, Integrative
Women’s Health, and Functional Medicine. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a BS in Neuroscience and a BA in Philosophy. He earned his MD with Distinction in Research from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook
University and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (1986–1990), serving as Chief Resident. Dr. Goldman holds
an academic appointment at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine, where he has also served as a faculty member. He sits on medical advisory boards and lectures on the vaginal microbiome, cancer
genetics, supplements, fertility, and functional medicine. His awards include Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Magazine Best Doctors, and The Best Doctors in America.