Human microbiomes: notes for hosts. A lecture by Julian Crane *IN-PERSON*

Date/Time
Date(s) - Wed 11 November
18:00 - 19:00

Location
Royal Society of New Zealand


On Wednesday 11 November at 6.00 pm the Royal Society of New Zealand Wellington Branch will host a free public lecture on current research on Human Microbiomes. We hope that you will attend and contribute to the discussion afterward. Please come along. Full details of the lecture are given below:

Professor Crane will give an overview of human microbiomes and present evidence of beneficial effects of probiotics from New Zealand studies showing effects on eczema, allergy, diabetes and mental health. Professor Crane’s lecture will include:

1. An overview of the astonishing world of microbes

2. An account of human microbiomes and why we have them

3. A brief discussion of the ULTIMATE probiotic (not what you might think)

4. Our current and ongoing studies of probiotics and their effects on allergic disease, diabetes and mental health (Yes – microbes might help the mind!!)

We look forward to seeing you there.