UQ Diamantina Free Public Forum - Gut Full: the good and bad bugs in our bodies

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 06 May 2015 - Wednesday, 06 May 2015

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Room:

TRI AUDITORIUM, Translational Research Institute (TRI), 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba

UQ Location:

Princess Alexandra Hospital (Woolloongabba)

URL:

http://di.uq.edu.au/your-health-future-registration

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Full Description:: You are invited to discover how the human microbiome may play a role in determining your health and longevity.

Our bodies are host to more than 100 trillion microorganisms that support us by helping to digest food, prevent disease-causing bacteria, and produce essential nutrients and vitamins.

The collection of these microorganisms is known as the Human Microbiome.

The microbiome is considered to be one of the body’s vital organs. Like other organs, your health might be affected when your microbiome is altered or damaged.

Hear from experts on the technological advances unlocking the secrets of the Human Microbiome.

HOSTED BY:
Sofie Formica
Media Personality
UQ Diamantina Institute Development Board member

SPEAKERS:
Dr Katrina Campbell
Advanced Accredited Practicing Dietitian
PA Hospital and Bond University

Professor Ian Frazer AC
Cervical cancer vaccine technology Co-creator
Australian of the Year 2006

Professor Mark Morrison
Chair, Microbial Biology and Metagenomics
UQ Diamantina Institute