S23 - Microbiome, Prebiotics and Probiotics: From Bench to Bedside (S23)

Mar 27, 2022 9:30am ‐ Mar 27, 2022 11:00am

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Explain the role of the microbiome in influencing the risk and progression of chronic noncommunicable cardiometabolic diseases
Describe the mechanisms through which probiotics interact with the gut and the microbiome
Explain the role of prebiotics and probiotics in preventing and treating common acute and chronic diseases

FACULTY AND TOPICS
The Microbiome in Health and Nutrition Support
Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, Full Staff, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition; Staff, Learner Research Institute; Director, Nutrition Research, Center for Human Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Modulation of the Microbiome with Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics in Nutrition Support
Victoria Gershuni, MD, Surgeon, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

MODERATORS
Merin Kinikini, DNP, RD, CNSC, IFMCP, Nurse Practitioner, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT

Supported by
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Speaker(s):

Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, Director, Nutrition Research, Center for Human Nutrition, Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Victoria Gershuni, MD, Surgeon, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Moderator(s):

Merin Kinikini, DNP, RD, CNSC, Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Nutrition Support Service, Intermountain Healthcare, Salt Lake City, UT