The Science of Microbiome and Disease
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Professor Susan Lynch explores the groundbreaking potential of the human microbiome in predicting, preventing, and managing disease, highlighting cutting-edge interventions like microbial transplants and biomarker sequencing.
About the episode:
In this episode, Professor Susan Lynch, a leader in the field of human microbiome research, reveals the groundbreaking potential of the human microbiome for disease prediction, prevention, and management. She describes how the human microbiome changes based on time, environment, and lifestyle exposures and dives into the relationship between these changes and disease development. Prof. Lynch explores innovative approaches for manipulating the microbiome, including microbial transplants, rationally designed consortia, and biomarker sequencing. The conversation highlights the rapidly evolving field of microbiome research and its promising implications for transforming pharmaceuticals and how clinicians think about disease intervention and personalized medicine.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.
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