Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

Role of Microbiota in Digestive Health

The human gut microbiota has emerged as a vital component in maintaining digestive health and overall metabolic function. Composed of trillions of microorganisms, these microbes influence digestion, nutrient absorption, immune system regulation, and even mood through the gut-brain axis. Disruptions in microbiota composition, known as dysbiosis, are linked to various conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and colorectal cancer.

This session will explore the latest discoveries in gut microbiome research and its impact on digestive diseases. Topics include the use of probiotics and prebiotics, dietary interventions to modulate microbiota, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection and beyond. The potential of microbiota-targeted therapies as a non-invasive and personalized approach to treatment is a growing focus in the field.

Key Topics:

• Gut microbiome composition and function

• Dysbiosis and gastrointestinal disorders

• Probiotic and prebiotic therapy

• Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)

• Gut-brain axis and metabolic health

• Microbiome and immune regulation

• Impact of diet on microbiota

• Microbiota in colorectal cancer

• Personalized microbiome therapies

• Microbiota and antibiotic resistance