Science Café: Regulators of the Immune System: The Role of the Microbiome, presented by Edana Cassol

Science Café: Regulators of the Immune System: The Role of the Microbiome, presented by Edana Cassol

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Add to calendar

Location Details

Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch, 1049 Bank Street

Contact Information

Kristin Guth, 613.520.4388, Kristin.Guth@carleton.ca

Registration

No registration required.

Cost

$0

About this Event

Host Organization: Faculty of Science
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The immune system is a complex network of cells and inflammatory mediators that protect the body from invading pathogens. In most healthy individuals, this system is tightly regulated to prevent the development of chronic inflammation and autoimmune disease. Recent studies have shown that human nutrition and the microbiome (millions of microbial cells composed of bacteria, fungi, and viruses found on or inside the body) play an important role in the development and regulation of these processes. During her presentation, Professor Cassol will explore how these millions of microbes regulate host immune responses and discuss how changes in these microbial populations contribute to malnutrition and the development of diseases such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Science Café series is organized by the Faculty of Science at Carleton University to discuss relevant issues facing our society and how science can help solve real-world problems. Meet some of our award-winning faculty members and graduate students as they share their excitement about science with the community.