Mini Medical School

The Hidden World Within: The Gut Microbiome

April 15, 22, 29
This series is virtual and free to attend.

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.

Held each spring and fall, Mini Medical School offers a unique glimpse into the health sciences at the University of Minnesota. Community learners with a shared interest in health embark on a journey examining the scientific foundations of health and disease. Presented using common language for ease of understanding complex topics, your guides are internationally renowned experts who are shaping the way health care is delivered locally and globally.