News|Webcasts|May 13, 2025

Gut Health, Under the Microscope

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, May 28, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

The gut health category is growing and getting more sophisticated. Learn the gaps and best practices in microbiome research to inform your research and development.

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Event Overview:
Scientific literature about the gut microbiome continues to grow, leading to rapid new product development. Let’s explore some of this scientific literature to take stock of what is known so far, and what remains to be known. Inform your gut microbiome research and new product development with the latest developments in research best practices and microbiome benefits.


Key Learning Objectives:

  • Review the science behind microbiome supportive ingredients to ensure products are developed on a sound scientific foundation.
  • Explore gaps in microbome research to inform future studies and expand knowledge
  • Learn best practices for microbome research to develop more reliable research and new products

Who Should Attend:

  • Contract Research Organizations
  • Product formulators
  • Research and development

Speakers:

Tatiana Diacova, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
UC Los Angeles

Dr. Tatiana Diacova completed her PhD at UC Davis in Nutritional Biology. Dr. Diacova is now a Postdoctoral Researcher at UC Los Angeles. She has served on the IAFNS Best Practices for Diet-Gut Microbiome Research committee that recently published an umbrella review discussing best practices, considerations and gaps in knowledge for diet-gut microbiome studies. Tatiana has also recently completed two human trials exploring the effects of walnut and olive oil polyphenols on cardiometabolic health and the gut microbiome. She is currently serving as a Co-Investigator on several additional RCTs aiming to determine the effects of watermelon and pecan food components on whole-body antioxidant capacity, metabolic and gut health.

Jessica A. Younes, PhD
Scientific Director
International Probiotics Association

Jessica A. Younes, PhD has been IPA's Scientific Director since 2018, bringing both commercial and academic scientific expertise from international biotic supplement, pharmaceutical, and nutrition sectors. She specializes in women’s health and holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology and an MSc Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences. Spearheading IPA’s efforts to protect the scientific integrity of the biotic family, she additionally drives a proactive scientific agenda and helps to define and solidify the scientific identity and reputation for the Association. Passionate about all things related to microbes, products, and people, but especially the strategic and responsible translation of biotic science. When you speak with her next, ask this question: “which biotic would win at a game of chess”? You might just be surprised at her answer.

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