Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

Gut Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Health

The gut microbiota consists of trillions of microorganisms that reside in the digestive tract and play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Disruption in this microbial balance—termed dysbiosis—has been linked to various gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and even neurological disorders.

This session explores how the gut microbiota influences gastrointestinal function, the emerging concept of the gut-brain axis, and the potential of microbiota-targeted therapies. Techniques like fecal microbiota transplantation, probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary modifications are under investigation for restoring microbial balance.

Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research on microbiome analysis and the development of personalized therapies to support digestive health.

Key Topics:

• Composition and role of gut microbiota

• Gut-brain communication pathways

• Dysbiosis in disease development

• Probiotics, prebiotics, and symbiotics

• Fecal microbiota transplantation

• Diet and microbiota modulation

• Microbiome-based diagnostic tools