Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / Show The Smart Toilet: Turning Waste Into Health Insights - Dr. Sonia Grego, Ph.D.- CEO, Coprata - Director, Duke Smart Toilet Lab
Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Sonia Grego, scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur at the forefront of redefining human health through everyday biological data.
In this episode, we explore how Dr. Grego’s groundbreaking work with Coprata’s smart toilet platform is turning stool into actionable health insights — passively, seamlessly, and in the comfort of your own home. We discuss biomarkers, gut health monitoring, and how cutting-edge sensor and AI technologies are making preventive medicine more personalized and accessible.
Dr. Grego is Co-Founder & CEO of Coprata and Director of the Duke Smart Toilet Lab, where she studies biochemical signals in everyday human waste to unlock early, equitable, and personalized health insights. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Copenhagen, dozens of peer-reviewed publications, and multiple U.S. patents, she bridges rigorous science, sensor technology, and real-world health impact.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in digital health, preventive medicine, gut health, sensors, and the future of biomedical technology.
Learn more about Coprata: https://www.coprata.com
Learn more about the Duke Smart Toilet Lab: https://smarttoilet.pratt.duke.edu/people
Learn more about the Nestlé Health Science FIBER-IMPACT study: https://www.nestlehealthscience.us/stories/nestle-health-science-launches-landmark-study-uncover-impact-lifestyle-gut-health
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