Partner Event: ISG THE MICROBIOTA – OUR SECOND BRAIN?

The gut microbiota is a key player involved in health and diseases. Approximately 1014 bacteria and archaea of more than 1,000 species exist in the human gastrointestinal tract; together, these are known as the gut microbiota. The impact of the gutmicrobiome on health has been a major focus of interest for thepast couple of decades, since an adequate gut microbiota and probiotic supplementation have positive effects on many health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,and immune and infectious diseases. The role of the gut microbiome in affecting the wellbeing of individuals is encouraging researchers to find new treatments for different health conditions, such as obesity and weight gain. A reciprocated relationship exists between the gut flora and diet, whereby dietary factors regulate the role and structure of the microbiota and have potential consequences on the host’s physiology.

Amandine Everard is assistant professor of Metabolism and Nutrition, researcher from the Belgian Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS) and group leader in the Metabolism and Nutrition lab at the Louvain Drug Research Institute (LDRI) from the UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium. She is WELBIO investigator (Walloon Excellence in Life Biotechnology). Her main topic of interest in research is to study how gut microbes can impact on metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. More specifically, she is investigating the interactions between the gut microbiota, the intestine and the brain in the context of obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic diseases.

Date: Monday, 9 May 2022

Welcome: 10:00 am

Program: 10:30 am

Location: Château Sainte-Anne, Rue Du Vieux Moulin 103, 1160 Bruxelles

Parking: You can park within the grounds of the Château but not in spots marked for members. Parking can also be found in Rue Valduchesse to the left of the Château.

Prices: €10 for guests at the Château, €5 for members of partner clubs when participating via Zoom to be paid into the ISG account: BE32 3100 5147 9202.

To register email proche@hertray.com