A scientific update on the gut microbiome
Understanding the impact of the gut microbiome on health
The presentation covers:
- Introduction to the gut microbiome
- Characteristics of a healthy gut microbiome
- Functions of the gut microbiome
- Origins of the gut microbiome
- The gut microbiome throughout the lifespan
- Impact of dietary patterns on the gut microbiome
- Take home messages for dietitians/nutritionists
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About the Presenter
Professor David Cameron-Smith
David is a globally recognised clinical scientist, with 25 years’ experience in human nutrition research. Most recently he was Director of the Singapore Clinical Nutrition Research Centre, previously having been Professor for Food Innovation (University of Newcastle, Australia) and prior to that Professor of Human Nutrition (University of Auckland, New Zealand). He was also the inaugural Science Director of High Value Nutrition, a National Science Challenge of New Zealand.
His scientific research includes leading 20+ registered clinical trials and publishing 300+ scientific papers covering many aspects of nutritional biochemistry and health. His focus is on the mechanisms (biochemical, genetic, microbiome) that connect dietary intake with health outcomes, with a focus on ageing, muscles and cardiovascular health.
He is currently taking a sabbatical, evaluating what comes next. In so doing sharing his passion for the latest nutritional sciences.
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- Assessment quiz and certificate
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