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Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025 Scientific Summaries

Microbiome

Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025 Scientific Summaries

Summaries of each presentation given during the 2025 event are available to read online and to download. 

Day 2 Panel Discussion

Gut-Skin Axis, Microbiome

Day 2 Panel Discussion

Jan Suchodolski, med. vet., Dr. med. vet., PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Emanuela Kayser, DVM, PhD
Francesco Lotti, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)
Ana Rostaher, Dr. vet. med., Dipl. ECVD, RCVS
Stefan, Unterer, Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., Dipl. ECVIM-CA

From questions to treatment plans: Day 2 panelists talk about fecal microbiota transplantation, dysbiosis testing, and a multimodal approach to GI and skin health. 

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Less than 30 minutes

How I Established FMT in Practice

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

How I Established FMT in Practice

Francesco Lotti, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine)

Learn how to integrate FMT into multimodal management plans for chronic enteropathy with step-by-step guidance, real cases, and insights into dysbiosis. 

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30-60 minutes

Nutrition for Skin Health: Leveraging the Gut–Skin Axis for Optimal Skin Health

Gut-Skin Axis, Nutrition

Nutrition for Skin Health: Leveraging the Gut–Skin Axis for Optimal Skin Health

Emanuela Kayser, DVM, PhD

Transform skin health from the inside out by leveraging the gut–skin axis and targeted nutrition. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Exploring the Gut–Skin Axis: The Role of the Gut Microbiome in the Pathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Gut-Skin Axis, Dermatology

Exploring the Gut–Skin Axis: The Role of the Gut Microbiome in the Pathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Ana Rostaher, Dr. vet. med., Dipl. ECVD, MRCVS

Explore emerging microbiome research that supports a deeper clinical understanding of canine atopic dermatitis and its therapeutic opportunities. 

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30-60 minutes

Links Between Early-Life Stressors, Antibiotic Exposure, Gut Barrier Function, and Later-Life Gastrointestinal and Skin Diseases

Gut Health, Microbiome

Links Between Early-Life Stressors, Antibiotic Exposure, Gut Barrier Function, and Later-Life Gastrointestinal and Skin Diseases

Stefan Unterer, Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., Dipl. ECVIM-CA

Learn how early-life disruptions, such as infections and antibiotics, impact future health and what can be done to reduce risk. 

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30-60 minutes

Myths and Misperceptions About Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics

Prebiotics, Probiotics

Myths and Misperceptions About Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics

Gabriel Vinderola, PhD

Confused about probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics? Get clarity during this myth-busting lecture. 

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30-60 minutes

Paroxysmal Dyskinesia in Dogs: Response to a Gluten-Free, Hydrolyzed Diet

Paroxysmal Dyskinesia, Nutrition

Paroxysmal Dyskinesia in Dogs: Response to a Gluten-Free, Hydrolyzed Diet

Gualtiero Gandini, DMV, PhD, DECVN

Discover how paroxysmal dyskinesia differs from idiopathic epilepsy and how a gluten-free, hydrolyzed diet can benefit dogs with non-genetic paroxysmal dyskinesia. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Gut Feelings—The Link Between the Gut and Mood

Gut Health

Gut Feelings—The Link Between the Gut and Mood

Ulrika Ludvigsson, DVM, Swedish Specialist (Diseases in Dogs & Cats)

Discover the complex interplay between chronic enteropathy, emotional health, and behavior in dogs. Learn why dogs presenting with behavioral signs should be screened for concurrent GI disease—and vice versa. 

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Less than 30 minutes

The Gut–Brain Axis in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Evidence and Clinical Practice

Gut-Brain Axis

The Gut–Brain Axis in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine: Evidence and Clinical Practice

Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB

Explore how gut–brain axis dysregulation influences behavior and gut health. In this case-based presentation, learn how a multimodal approach can be used to manage anxiety and GI issues. 

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30-60 minutes

The Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis in Health and Disease

Gut-Kidney Axis, Microbiome

The Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis in Health and Disease

Jatin Nagpal, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

Explore the microbiota–gut–brain axis and discover how its bidirectional communication influences the brain and behavior in this expert-led presentation. 

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Less than 30 minutes

Day 1 Panel Discussion

Microbiome

Day 1 Panel Discussion

Jan Suchodolski, med. vet., Dr. med. vet., PhD, AGAF, DACVM
Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB
Gualtiero Gandini, DMV, PhD, DECVN
Ulrika Ludvigsson, DVM, Swedish Specialist (Diseases in Dogs & Cats)
Jatin Nagpal, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD
Gabriel Vinderola, PhD

Five event speakers join Jan Suchodolski for an interactive panel discussion, responding to audience questions and sharing expert perspectives on the day’s key topics. 

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Less than 30 minutes