Microbiome Forum Lectures

Holly Lutz, PhD

Explore the important role of the gut and its microbiome in host immunity and inflammation, including mechanisms of host-microbe interactions and variations in their relationship throughout the animal kingdom.

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

Get a clinically focused overview of gut microbiome composition and learn how the microbiome affects and is affected by host health and disease.

Valerie Parker, DVM, DACVIM, DACVN

Learn about the mechanisms and impact of macronutrient changes and fiber on gut health and the microbiome, with a focus on clinical relevance.

Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD

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

Experts discuss the current evidence for FMT, its benefits and risks, how it should be performed, and when FMT is appropriate in clinical cases.

Karin Allenspach, Dr.med.vet. DECVIM-CA, PhD, AGAF

Delve into the growing evidence that supports the pivotal role of the gut-brain axis in cognition, anxiety and epilepsy in humans and pets.

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Probiotics and synbiotics exert their effects through numerous mechanisms. Explore the current scientific evidence behind their role in modulating the host immune response.

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Explore the current clinical evidence for probiotics and synbiotics for dogs and cats, including their nongastrointestinal effects. Learn how to select an appropriate probiotic or synbiotic for clinical cases.

Stefan Unterer, riv.-Doz., Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DipECVIM-CA

Explore the current best practices for case management of acute and chronic enteropathies.

Cecilia Villaverde, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVN, Diplomate ECVCN

Learn how diet and nutrition impacts the microbiome in health and disease, and how nutrition can play a role in microbiome-centric case management.