Microbiome: Mastering the Market 2024 Schedule
Please see the schedule below; subject to changes.
Day 1: June 25, Tuesday
10:00 – 10:20 AM EDT
Maggie Jaqua & Len Monheit
Conference Welcome & ITC Global Insights
10:20 – 11:05 AM EDT
Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente, DSc, PhD
Keynote - Historical Ayurvedic Perspectives on the Microbiome & Human Health
With an Emphasis on Depression and Obesity
11:05 – 11:35 AM EDT
Nathan Price, PhD
Developments in Microbiome Technology
11:35 AM – 12:05 PM EDT
Erin Meyer, RD; Carl Rosier, PhD; Anya Knecht
The Story of Healing From the Ground Up
12:05 – 12:15 PM EDT
Len Monheit
NI Microbiome Trivia
Join the fun for a chance at a Naturally Informed with Blueshift Tumbler & supplement pack!
12:15 – 12:45 PM EDT
Lizbeth Cabigas
Fruitful Complexity: Unraveling the Power of Whole Kiwi Fruit Prebiotics to Address 24 Health Outcomes
Thank you champion sponsor, AIDP, for underwriting this session.
12:45 – 1:00 PM EDT
Hamdi Jama, PhD
GPA Young Researcher Grant Winner
Prebiotic intervention with HAMSAB in untreated essential hypertensive patients assessed in a phase II randomized trial
Day 2: June 26, Wednesday
10:00 – 10:05 AM EDT
Maggie Jaqua
Day 2 Welcome
10:05 – 10:50 AM EDT
Pascal Baudar
Keynote - The Wild Microbiome & Creating Cuisine from Nature
Creative Solutions to Modern Nutrition Shortcomings: Health in a Natural & Sustainable Way
10:50 – 11:35 AM EDT
Marie Drago, PharmD; Elsa Jungman, PhD
Emerging Considerations in the Skin Microbiome
11:35 AM – 12:05 PM EDT
Julia Craven
Enzymes + Probiotics: Key Catalysts for Gut-Brain Axis Support
Join Julia Craven to learn about the Gut-Brain Axis works and how lifestyle, the addition of digestive enzymes, and targeted probiotics can optimize the bidirectional communication system between the gut and the brain. Thank you champion sponsor, Enzymedica, for underwriting this session.
12:05 – 12:15 PM EDT
Len Monheit
NI Microbiome Trivia
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12:15 – 12:45 PM EDT
Hariom Yadav, PhD
You 'Age' What You Eat: Researching the Link of the Gut, Brain, and Microbiome for a Healthier, Longer Lifespan
Thank you champion sponsor, Postbiotics Inc., for underwriting this session.
12:45 – 1:10 PM EDT
Sabina Bruehlmann, PhD
Women in Microbiome Science - Advances in Product Testing with the SIMBA Capsule
Thank you WIN for being a program supporter.
Day 3: June 27, Thursday
10:00 – 10:05 AM EST
Maggie Jaqua
Day 3 Welcome
10:05 – 10:50 AM EDT
Jill Carnahan, MD
Keynote - Gut-Brain Connection: Could the Gut Be the Key to Your Happiness?
Dr. Jill will describe the significance of the gut brain axis and how this bi-directional communication affects neurotransmitters and hormones and interacts with various aspects of the human body and mental health in particular. We will dive into evidence-based probiotic strains that have support for altering mental status and end with practical applications in lifestyle changes that will best help your patients heal
10:50 – 11:20 AM EDT
Brandon Casteel
Microbiome Market Trends & Implications
Thank you SPINS for being a program supporter.
11:20 – 11:50 AM EDT
Elizabeth Thundow
Navigating the Biotics Horizon: Market Evolution and Beyond
11:50 AM – 12:35 PM EDT
Miguel Freitas, PhD; Kristina Campbell; Asa Waldstein
Engaging the 'Biotics Supplement Consumer
Discover the Key Data, Mindset Shifts & Regulatory Mastery That Will Set You Apart in a Crowded Space
Join industry experts Miguel Freitas, PhD, Vice President of Scientific Affairs for Danone North America; Kristina Campbell, Science and Medical writer; and Asa Waldstein, Principal of Supplement Advisory Group, for a look at ‘biotic supplement consumers. Learn how you can capitalize on the latest trends and insights in the space to reach your target audience in a compelling and compliant way. The experts will:
- Explore consumer data on ‘biotics.
- Set the record straight on common myths and misperceptions.
- Reveal some of the big ideas and shifts in mindset occurring among consumers.
- Get updated on the latest need-to-know regulatory issues to ensure compliance.
Attend live to get your specific questions answered.
12:35 – 12:45 PM EDT
Len Monheit
NI Microbiome Trivia
Join the fun for a chance at a Naturally Informed with Blueshift Tumbler & supplement pack!
12:45 – 1:00 PM EDT
Erica Bonazzi, PhD
GPA Young Researcher Grant Winner
Individualized microbiotas dictate the impact of dietary fiber on colitis sensitivity
1:00 – 1:30 PM EDT
Brendan Kesler
Exploring Nature’s Fiber-Bound Polyphenols in Microbiome Health
Dietary fiber is one of the most significant nutrition gaps in the United States impacting a staggering 90% of women and 97% of men. Additionally, emergent science shows that true dietary fiber from nature is often accompanied by a powerful class of antioxidants known as polyphenols. This presentation will explore both the vast fiber gap in America and the emergent science on the relationship between dietary fiber and polyphenols and their role in supporting the microbiome. Thank you champion sponsor, FutureCeuticals, for underwriting this session.
1:30 – 1:55 PM EDT
Kara Landau, RD
Women in Microbiome Science - Implications of GLP-1 on the Microbiome
Thank you WIN for being a program supporter.