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LKC Medicine Workshop: The Microbiome & Host Physiology & Ageing: Opportunities & Challenges



Event Date 21 Mar 2018 (Wed) - 22 Mar 2018 (Thu), 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Venue Clinical Sciences Building, Level 5, Learning Studio
Organiser Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Email : microbiomeageing@ntu.edu.sg )


Event Info

Day 1: 21st of March 2018

Time: 9am - 5pm

Day 2: 22nd of March 2018

Time: 9am to 5pm

Event Agenda:

Microbes influence human physiology and the process of host ageing represents a paradigm shift in modern medicine. This workshop will portray the mechanisms underlying microbiome mediated effects on human physiology and its relevance to ageing.

  • Understanding the link between microbiome dynamics, stem cell growth and metabolism in ageing

  • The microbiome, frailty & cognitive function

  • The microbiome and neurodegenerative diseases

  • Identification of biomarkers for ageing using non-invasive technologies



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