Purina Institute Events

Steve Horvath, PhD

Epigenetic clocks, used to predict biological age from DNA methylation data, are a promising research tool that may facilitate the translation of interventions from humans to pets and vice versa.

Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD, Ryan Carvalho, MD, MBA

A welcome to the Purina Institute Companion Animal Nutrition (CAN) Summit 2023 that includes an overview of the Purina Institute, Nestlé Research & Development, and the program’s content organization.

Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

An overview of changes in the gut microbiota composition across the lifespan of dogs and cats and the impact of those changes on microbiota functions.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.

Andrea Reisinger, DVM

Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD Kelly Swanson, PhD Helene Stübing, DVM Andrea Reisinger, DVM

The day’s speakers join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)

The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members.

Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

An introduction to microbiome medicine and fecal microbiota transplantation in companion animals, including a review of guidelines for clinical veterinary practice.

Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet, DECVCN

A review of relevant properties of dietary fiber and how those traits determine which veterinary patients can benefit from their use.