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Café Scientifique: The invisible world inside us
The human microbiome is a wonder of nature, with trillions of microbes calling our body home. They live in our gut and many other places throughout our body. They are involved in virtually every aspect of how we function and we are learning that they are essential to staying healthy. An unhealthy microbiome has been linked to many diseases from allergies to cancer and even mental health.
Most people out there have heard about probiotics and fermented foods, and chances are you’re trying to get more of them in your diet. Drinking kombucha or eating yogurt, anyone?
On November 27, 2019, Lawson Health Research Institute held the latest in its Café Scientifique event series, "The invisible world inside us: Exploring the human microbiome.”
The panel of researchers helped to unravel the mysteries about the micirobiome and how we are using that knowledge to improve health and health care. They also busted some myths and shared the important facts when it comes to probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome.
Watch their talks:
Researchers:
Probiotics and Prebiotics - Look beyond the fake news
Dr. Gregor Reid, Lawson Scientist and Professor of Microbiology & Immunology and Surgery at Western University.
Time stamp: 10:02
Fecal Transplants: What does this crap have to do with me?
Dr. Michael Silverman, Lawson Associate Scientist, Chair of Infectious Diseases, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and Chief of Infectious Diseases for St. Joseph’s Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre.
Time stamp: 31:48
Does eating bacteria make sense?
Dr. Jeremy Burton, Lawson Scientist and Assistant Professor of Surgery (Urology) and Microbiology & Immunology at Western University.
Time stamp: 55:02
See the event photos on Facebook.
Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting
Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting
Dates: Tuesday, February 14 - Friday, February 17, 2017
Location: Montebello, Quebec
Program: To view the full event program, please visit the Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting website.
Event Information
The primary objectives of the meeting are to foster collaborative research in Canada and help train research leaders for tomorrow. Practitioners, research investigators and trainees learn about the latest discoveries in maternal, fetal and newborn health research for application to maternal and newborn care and policy.
This year’s program promises to be a unique mix of interdisciplinary collaboration as well as an opportunity for discipline-specific sub-groups to share the latest developments in their own fields. The conference boasts outstanding national and international guest speakers and provides considerable time for oral and poster presentation of original work from attending participants.
This year's event is being co-chaired by Lawson's Timothy Regnault.
For more information and to register, please visit the Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting website.
10 reasons to attend the Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting
1. Room and board are provided at subsidized rates to all trainees whether or not presenting a paper.
2. Physicians will earn Continuing Medical Education credits.
3. The scenery at the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello is stunning.
4. The reviewers of your Canadian grant applications will likely be attending; it's the perfect opportunity to promote your work.
5. The food and rooms are first-class.
6. World-class, leading international speakers will be presenting.
7. Thematic sessions highlight the latest advances in specialized areas of perinatal health.
8. Learn about the future of perinatal research in Canada from the Director of the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health.
9. Excellent opportunity to meet your colleagues from across Canada, to discuss current ideas in perinatal health and to set up new collaborations.
10. This is YOUR Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting and it needs your support.