BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20251030T155903EDT-67445vP3Pc@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20251030T195903Z DESCRIPTION:Registration is required.\n\nThis event will feature two intern ational speakers. First\, Dr. Koen Venema of Wageningen University\, who s pecializes in validated in vitro models of the gut\, which he has used to study the effects of prebiotics\, drugs\, and other components on the gut microbiota.\n\nThe important role that the gut microbiota plays in health and disease of the host has clearly been established over the last couple of decades. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota composition has been shown in many different diseases. However\, dysbiosis is ill defined\, as it sugges ts that we know what a healthy gut microbiota is\, and that is not the cas e. The gut microbiota composition shows large inter-individual differences that are primarily defined by host genetics\, diet\, lifestyle and use of medication. On a functional level however\, the similarities between indi viduals are thought to be much higher\, due to large functional overlaps b etween different microbial taxa. Modelling the gut microbiota in sophistic ated in vitro models has become an important aspect of understanding the w ays that the composition and functionality of the microbiota can be modula ted. Use of highly sophisticated\, validated and predictive dynamic models of the GI-tract have resulted in tremendous insight in the mechanisms of gut microbiota action. Production of beneficial and toxic metabolites can be quantified in these systems\, which is almost impossible in vivo due to ethical constraints. Effects on composition and functionality can be stud ied much better in these systems as the experimental settings can be highl y controlled: single parameters can be changed and effects on microbiota m odulation can be observed. Detailed information such as substrate-specific ity\, dose-response\, antagonism or synergy between substrates\, or metabo lite production can be elucidated.\n\nFollowing the first session\, Ewa Hu dson\, Director of insights at NutraIngredients\, will explore critical qu estions shaping the industry: how to build a successful biotic portfolio a nd product roadmap\, which health applications and demographics offer the most promising targets\, and how do branded pro/pre/postbiotics stack up a gainst generics in consumer engagement?\n\nIn today's rapidly evolving bio tic market\, product development has never been more complex—or more cruci al. With Lumina tracking 10 target populations\, 100 health benefits\, and 90 biotic ingredient types\, brands face a staggering 90\,000 potential p roduct combinations. This presentation delves into the science-driven prol iferation of biotics\, highlighting emerging trends and innovation opportu nities.\n DTSTART:20241121T140000Z DTEND:20241121T153000Z LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Meeting SUMMARY:Lallemand Lecture Series - Gut Microbiota: Impact on Health\, Disea se and the Strategic Role of Biotics URL:/consortium-rita/Lallemand%20Lecture%20Series%201 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR