Workshop 2024: Probiotic & Prebiotic Prescribing Practices: Empowering Medical Doctors for Improved Patient Health

The International Society of Microbiota is pleased to announce the organization of a new workshop on October 15, entitled:

"Probiotic & Prebiotic Prescribing Practices: Empowering Medical Doctors for Improved Patient Health"

During the workshop, we will answer the following strategic questions:

1. How can we incorporate the latest research on the microbiome for the best outcomes?
2. What challenges and opportunities exist in the current use of probiotics and prebiotics?
3. In what ways can next-generation probiotics, prebiotics and metabolites revolutionize patient care?
4. How do we select and provide the right probiotics, prebiotics or metabolites to patients in 2024?
5. How can patient education on probiotics and prebiotics be improved for better self-management?
6. What role do probiotics and prebiotics play in personalized medicine and patient-specific treatments?
7. How can regulatory standards for probiotic and prebiotic products be enhanced to ensure quality and efficacy?
8. How to ensure marketing does not overshadow evidence-based probiotic / prebiotic benefits?
9. What is the optimal mode of probiotic and prebiotic administration: tablets, food, or fermented products?
10. What are the established safety limits for probiotic and prebiotic consumption?

Aim

The workshop's goal is to equip medical professionals with in-depth knowledge of the clinical applications of microbiota research, emphasizing the prescription of probiotics and prebiotics, the future potential of these treatments in health and disease.

Who Should Attend

- Medical Doctors and Practitioners
- Nutritionists
- Gynecologists
- Cardiologists
- Neurologists
- Oncologists
- Medical Researchers interested in microbiota
- Industry Representatives keen to share their innovations with the medical fraternity

Agenda Points:

Targeting the Microbiota by Medical Professionals: Where are we Now?

- Addressing current state-of-the-art and the tools that made this possible
- Progress in using the microbiota as a therapeutic target
- Commercial companies that jump into this space to predict and improve health

Hot Topics:

1. Prescribing Probiotics & Prebiotics Effectively

- Criteria for selecting appropriate probiotics for different health conditions in 2024.
- Guidelines for timing and duration of probiotic therapy.
- Case studies on effective probiotic usage in clinical settings.
- Safety and efficacy considerations for specific probiotic strains.
- Insights into clinical studies from the industry.
- Innovations in probiotic formulations with new strains and metabolite products.
- Potential clinical applications and implications for future research.

2. Diverse & Innovative Applications of Microbiota Modulation

- Fecal microbiota transplant for C. difficile, and other diseases and disorders.
- Microbiota modulation for obesity.
- Gut-microbiota-brain axis.
- Cancer and immunotherapy.
- Targeting Microbiota-Mitochondria: impact on metabolism

Closing Remarks:
- Recap of key learnings and insights.

Key Benefits for Attendees:
- Comprehensive update on microbiota research and clinical applications.
- Expert guidance on prescribing probiotics & prebiotics effectively.
- Insights into emerging trends in probiotics & prebiotics and metabolites for therapeutic use.

Invitation

We are particularly interested in showcasing innovative products, ingredients, and technologies related to probiotics and prebiotics. This is an excellent opportunity for your company to gain visibility, connect with healthcare professionals, and contribute to the advancement of probiotic and prebiotic application in medicine.

How to Participate

If your company is at the forefront of probiotic and prebiotic research and development and you wish to showcase your products or innovations, we warmly invite you to join us.

For participation details and to secure your slot in the agenda and space, please contact the ISM 2024 Workshop Organizing Committee directly. 

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