Wellness and Diseases: Implications of Important Microbiota

The microbiota in personalized preventative medicine: how do we get from here to there and what role does... » More

The microbiota in personalized preventative medicine: how do we get from here to there and what role does metagenomics play? Synopsis—In this session we will (i) identify major questions and hurdles we face in under standing the integration between the human microbiota and human biology (in health and disease) and (ii) determine how these major questions may be addressed and what tools/technologies are required to overcome cur rent obstacles. We will attempt to identify immediate and long-term goals for addressing these questions, with a particular focus on the role of metagenomics. Finally, we will consider the microbiota in personalized medicine and the potential contribution of metagenomics in facilitating this broader view of human health. « Hide