The Microbiome: Terminology, Genetics, Role in Atopy Inception and Progression and Implications for Prevention

1204:

Immune Mechanisms

Friday, March 2, 2018: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM

Convention Center, South Concourse, Level 2, S230AB

2.50 CME/CE

Course

Moderator:

Joshua L. Kennedy, MD

Learning Objectives:

Describe the essential terminology and common research methodologies of the microbiome field
Discuss the evidence on the roles of airway bacterial-viral interactions, the gut microbiome and molds/fungi as determinants of atopy inception and progression
Discuss how the microbiome may serve as a target for atopy/asthma prevention approaches

10:00 AM

Microbiome 101: Essential Terminology and Common Research Methodologies
Yvonne Huang, MD

10:20 AM

Question & Answer

10:25 AM

Do Host Genetics Affect the Airway Microbiome Composition?
Carole Ober, PhD

Handouts

10:45 AM

Question & Answer

10:50 AM

Environmental Exposures, the Gut Microbiome and the Development of Allergic Diseases
Susan V. Lynch, PhD

11:10 AM

Question & Answer

11:15 AM

Bacterial-Viral Interactions: Determinants of Childhood Asthma Inception and Progression
Avraham Beigelman, MD MSCI FAAAAI

11:35 AM

Question & Answer

11:40 AM

Not Just Bacteria: The Role of Molds and Fungi in Atopy and Asthma Development
David B. Corry, MD

12:00 PM

Question & Answer

12:05 PM

The Microbiome: Target for Atopy Prevention
Donata Vercelli, MD

12:25 PM

Question & Answer

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