EPISODE · Oct 7, 2024 · 35 MIN
Understanding Gut Microbiome Science with Jeffrey Gordon, MD
from Breakthroughs · host Northwestern University
Jeffrey Gordon, MD, often called "the father of microbiome research," is the 2024 recipient of the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. In this episode, Gordon discusses the impacts of his long career in gut microbiome research, which has profoundly transformed our understanding of human health. Specifically, he shares the evolution of groundbreaking approaches to treating malnutrition and childhood undernutrition with microbiota-targeted therapies.
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