Geroscience, Nutrition
Pascal Steiner, PhD
Biological clocks may enable pet health by detecting how and when aging occurs, allowing veterinarians to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes that promote a healthy lifespan for pets.
Less than 30 minutes
Geroscience
Kate E. Creevy, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
An update is provided on the investigation into the genetic and environmental determinants of healthy aging in companion dogs, including data collection, analysis, and identification of factors associated with age-related health outcomes.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience
Steve Horvath, PhD
Epigenetic clocks, used to predict biological age from DNA methylation data, are a promising research tool that may facilitate the translation of interventions from humans to pets and vice versa.
30-60 minutes
Geroscience
Natalia Wagemans, MD, PhD, Ryan Carvalho, MD, MBA
A welcome to the Purina Institute Companion Animal Nutrition (CAN) Summit 2023 that includes an overview of the Purina Institute, Nestlé Research & Development, and the program’s content organization.
Less than 30 minutes
Geroscience, Gut Health, Gut Microbiome, Microbiome
Jan S. Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
An overview of changes in the gut microbiota composition across the lifespan of dogs and cats and the impact of those changes on microbiota functions.
30-60 minutes
Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome, Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
New findings show overgrowth of enteropathogens is often secondary to intestinal dysbiosis, suggesting a change in treatment strategies may be necessary.
30-60 minutes
Diarrhea, Gut Microbiome, Microbiome
Andrea Reisinger, DVM
Are intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased permeability present in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome? Results of this study suggest an answer.
Less than 30 minutes
Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Linda Toresson, DVM, PhD Kelly Swanson, PhD Helene Stübing, DVM Andrea Reisinger, DVM
The day’s speakers join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer questions submitted by audience members.
Less than 30 minutes
Microbiome
Jan Suchodolski, MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM Fabio Procoli, DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS Jenessa Winston, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Julia Fritz, Dr. med. vet., DECVCN Jaime Hui, BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
The speakers appearing during Day 2 of the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum 2022 join Dr. Jan Suchodolski to answer and discuss questions submitted by audience members.
Less than 30 minutes