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Microbiota regulation of resistance and tolerance at the intestinal barrier 

Speaker: Dr Virginia Pedicord, University of Cambridge

Host: Joana Neves and Charlotte Odendall

The human gastrointestinal tract houses a large number of microbes, collectively known as the microbiota that supports host metabolism, immune development and pathogen resistance.

Intestinal dysbiosis, disruption of bacterial diversity in the gut, can result from antibiotic use or pathogenic infection and has been strongly linked to increased disease susceptibility. This dysbiosis-induced susceptibility indicates that normal commensal bacteria are capable of preventing disease; however, mechanisms involved in key host-commensal interactions are still largely unknown.

The Pedicord Lab seeks mechanistic insights into the influence of commensal microbes on both intestinal infections and inflammation and systemic immune responses.

Event details

Gowland Hopkins Lecture Theatre, Hodgkin Building, Guy’s Campus
Guy’s Campus
Great Maze Pond, London SE1 1UL