Purina Institute Events

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Probiotics and synbiotics exert their effects through numerous mechanisms. Explore the current scientific evidence behind their role in modulating the host immune response.

Mike Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Explore the current clinical evidence for probiotics and synbiotics for dogs and cats, including their nongastrointestinal effects. Learn how to select an appropriate probiotic or synbiotic for clinical cases.

Stefan Unterer, riv.-Doz., Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DipECVIM-CA

Explore the current best practices for case management of acute and chronic enteropathies.

Cecilia Villaverde, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVN, Diplomate ECVCN

Learn how diet and nutrition impacts the microbiome in health and disease, and how nutrition can play a role in microbiome-centric case management.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Explore the currently available microbiome tests available to veterinarians and pet owners, and learn how to interpret and apply the results to case management.

Stan Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology), DACVN

Discover the role of the gut barrier in GI and host health, the long-term implications of compromised barrier function, and methods that may restore and preserve barrier function.

Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Dr. Jan Suchodolski summarizes key learnings from lectures given on day 1 of the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event and previews day 2 lectures.

Experts answer questions from the audience about a variety of microbiome-related topics.

Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD

Welcome to the Microbiome Forum Virtual Event. Learn about the Purina Institute from Dr. Natalia Wagemans, Global Head of the Purina Institute, and about Nestlé and Purina leadership in microbiome science.