Dive into the world of the microbiome and its relationship to diet, supplements, and health claims. This session explores probiotics, microbiome testing, and nutritional approaches through an evidence-based lens. Participants will also gain insight into FDA regulations, marketing claims, and how to distinguish proven therapies from emerging or unproven ones.
This series is virtual and free to attend.
The Hidden World Within: The Gut Microbiome
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that influence far more than digestion. From immune function and inflammation to mental health and chronic disease, the gut and its microbiome play a central role in how the body functions—and how it heals.
This three-part Mini Medical School series invites you to explore the rapidly evolving science of gut health with University of Minnesota experts. Through engaging, plain-language lectures, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how the digestive system works, what happens when it doesn’t, and how emerging research is reshaping prevention and treatment for gastrointestinal and systemic conditions.
Moderator:
Levi Teigen, PhD
Assistant Professor, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
Speakers:
Camille Beauduy, PharmD, BCIDP
Lecturer, College of Pharmacy
Jennifer Granick, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM (SAIM)
Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine
Andrew Sommer, PhD
Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiota Therapeutics Program