Human Microbiome: its implication in Health (MHS) 5th Edition (4.4/5)
The course is aimed at all health professionals interested in the microbiome, undergraduate and postgraduate students in science (Medicine, Biology, Pharmacy, food and nutrition sciences, etc.) and VET technicians (in dietetics, etc.) . It addresses the meaning, importance and influence of the different types of microbiota that coexist with humans both in health and in different pathologies.
goals
- Understand the concepts of microbiome, microbiota and metagenomics.
- Know molecular biology techniques to study the human microbial community.
- Analyze the interactions between microbiota and host in different health and disease contexts.
- Explore prevention and treatment mechanisms by modulating the microbiota, with an emphasis on precision medicine.
Agenda
- Introduction and basic concepts
- Microbiota analysis methods
- Sequencing and metagenomic analysis
- Molecular interactions between the microbiota and the host
- Intestinal microbiota in the maternal-child environment
- Microbiota-gut-brain axis
- Gut microbiota and cardiometabolic diseases
- Intestinal microbiota and cancer
- Microbiota and viral diseases. An opportunity for COVID-19
- Relationship between diet and intestinal microbiota
- Probiotics, prebiotics and other “biotics”
- Applications of fecal transplant
It is taught by doctors in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics with teaching and research experience in biohealth issues. An entertaining and simple syllabus has been prepared, suitable for participants with different backgrounds.
If you want to know more details about the course you can send an email to Ana M. García (ana.garcia.ruiz@upm.es).
Human Microbiome: its implication in Health (MHS) 5th Edition (4.4/5)
SEM Members Price: | 150€ |
COBCM Member Price: | 200€ |
General public price: | 250€ |
Accreditation requested from the Commission for Continuing Training of Health Professions of the Community of Madrid on February 12, 2024.
Start date: | 06/03/2024 |
End date: | 04/06/2024 |
Online course: | Go to Virtual Classroom |
Deadline for registration: | 28/02/2024 |
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