Deep dive into the world of biotics and the microbiome. This webinar looks to explore the science behind postbiotics, along with the potential role postbiotics can play as a vehicle to meet consumer needs in not only digestive health, but beyond this to other areas of consumer interest, such as immune and cognitive health.
The surge in interest around postbiotics is not just a trend—it’s a response to the incredible body of research and patent filings that have emerged in recent years. With more and more people seeking to age gracefully while staying fit and alert, the connection between different health systems has become more important than ever. Postbiotics, with their unique role in modulating the microbiome, offer a promising avenue to explore these intricate links.
Join key experts in this ever-emerging field as they take you on a journey through the postbiotic continuum, explaining what sets postbiotics apart from other biotics and how they can be harnessed to improve not only gut health but also other critical systems in the body. You’ll hear about the latest studies and findings that are driving this excitement, gaining insights into how postbiotics might benefit you.
Contributors
Professor Colin Hill
Professor in the School of Microbiology - University College Cork
Colin Hill has a Ph.D in molecular microbiology and is a Professor in the School of Microbiology at University College Cork, Ireland. He is also a founding Principal Investigator in APC Microbiome Ireland, a large research centre of over 300 scientists devoted to the study of the role of the gut microbiota in health and disease.
Senior Researcher and Expertise Leader - Wageningen University & Research
Paul Vos is Senior Researcher and Expertise Leader Nutrition Quality & Health at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (part of Wageningen University & Research). The Nutrition Quality & Health team focuses on in vitro research in relation to gut health, digestion, fermentation and gut-immune interactions, connecting directly with human studies and working across disciplines.
Sonja Nodland, PhD received a master’s degree in Cell Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and a PhD from the Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology program at the University of Minnesota. Since that time, her scientific interests have expanded to include macrophages as well as how our immune system is influenced by our diet and the microorganisms present in our bodies.
Mollie is an Assistant Marketing Manager in Cognitive Health on Kerry’s Global ProActive Health team. She holds an MSc in Insight & Innovation from Dublin City University, a BSc in Human Nutrition from University College Dublin and is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr).
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