Diet and Optimum Health is the biennial conference held by Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute (LPI). This conference focuses on the emerging roles of diet, dietary factors, and bioactives on human health and disease. LPI strives to make each meeting a stimulating event with state-of-the-art science that is of interest to all attendees.
2021 would have marked the Institute's 11th international conference. Due to ongoing restrictions on large events, Diet and Optimum Health will be delivered virtually as a series of online webinars. As we are in the midst of celebrating our 25th year of the Linus Pauling Institute coming to Oregon State University, the Institute is making this webinar series free to all registrants.
October's Session: Diet and Optimal Health: The Role of the Gut Microbiome
The human body is full of trillions of organisms collectively known as the microbiome. This vast network of bacteria, fungi, and viruses impacts our physiology and our overall health. Although the gut microbiome has been a hot topic in nutrition science for decades, the immense complexity of this system makes it a difficult therapeutic target.
Session Topics:
Microbial Metabolites in Metabolic Syndrome
Presented by: Fred Stevens
Diet and Microbial Connections to Human Health
Presented by: Hannah Holscher
Targeting the Microbiome for Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Presented by: Jens Walter
Mixed Diets and the Microbiome – Challenges with Complexity
Presented by: Leigh A. Frame
The conference will utilize a web-based virtual platform called Whova. Registered attendees will receive an invitation and instructions to access Whova approximately one week prior to the session. Whova may be accessed through an app on a mobile device, a desktop computer, or web browser for your convenience. This secure, third-party platform provides allows attendees, speakers, and organizers to engage in a virtual environment. In addition, all registrants will be able to access conference information and ask follow-up questions on Whova for up to 3 months after the conference.