Microbiome Manipulations for Allergic Disease

2304:

Immune Mechanisms

Saturday, March 3, 2018: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

Convention Center, South Concourse, Level 2, S220EF

1.25 CME/CE

Symposium

Moderator:

James E. Gern, MD FAAAAI

Learning Objectives:

Discuss dysbiosis, the causal mechanisms of dysbiosis in allergic responses and the use of dysbiosis for diagnosis
Explain the importance of germ-free mice and experimental systems to analyze dysbiosis
Discuss the modification of microbiomes and prebiotics for the treatment of allergic diseases

10:45 AM

Probing Human Food Allergy Microbiomes in Mice
Cathryn R. Nagler, PhD

11:05 AM

Question & Answer

11:10 AM

Use of Twins and Other Cohorts to Probe Gene-Microbial Environment Interactions in Allergic Responses
Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH PhD

11:30 AM

Question & Answer

11:35 AM

Microbiome Contributions to the Understanding, Diagnosis and Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Seema S. Aceves, MD PhD FAAAAI

11:55 AM

Question & Answer

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