There is a growing recognition of each individual's dietary pattern as a decisive factor governing the balance between maintaining health and the onset of diseases. In this context, this course is based on the presentation and analysis of the most relevant scientific literature, demonstrating that the impact on human health of the foods and nutrients they contain can only be fully understood by also considering the contribution of the human intestinal microbiome. To this end, beyond the ultimate message of the studies under consideration, we will carefully examine the research strategies (experimental protocols, models, and technologies) that scientists in the field employ to understand the relationship between intestinal microorganisms, diet, and human health. In a broader context, the acquired skills will enable an understanding of how studying microbial ecosystems associated with each human being can be crucial for the development of effective personalized nutritional and therapeutic strategies.
Syllabus del corso
Titolo
Il ruolo del microbioma intestinale nell’interazione tra dieta e salute umana
Docente(i)
Simone Guglielmetti
Lingua
Inglese
Breve descrizione
Vi è un riconoscimento sempre più ampio del ruolo determinante del modello alimentare individuale nell’equilibrio tra il mantenimento della salute e l’insorgenza di malattie. In questo contesto, il corso si basa sulla presentazione e l’analisi della letteratura scientifica più rilevante, evidenziando come l’impatto degli alimenti e dei nutrienti sulla salute umana possa essere pienamente compreso solo considerando anche il contributo del microbioma intestinale.
A tal fine, oltre a esaminare i risultati degli studi presi in considerazione, analizzeremo in dettaglio le strategie di ricerca impiegate dagli scienziati del settore, incluse le metodologie sperimentali, i modelli di studio e le tecnologie utilizzate per investigare la relazione tra microrganismi intestinali, dieta e salute umana.
In un contesto più ampio, le competenze acquisite permetteranno di comprendere il ruolo cruciale dello studio degli ecosistemi microbici associati a ciascun individuo per lo sviluppo di strategie nutrizionali e terapeutiche personalizzate ed efficaci.
CFU / Ore
1 CFU / 8 ore
Periodo di erogazione
13 e 20 febbraio 2025
Sustainable Development Goals
Title
Decoding the effect of diet on human health through the gut microbiome
Teacher(s)
Simone Guglielmetti
Language
English
Short description
There is a growing recognition of each individual's dietary pattern as a decisive factor governing the balance between maintaining health and the onset of diseases. In this context, this course is based on the presentation and analysis of the most relevant scientific literature, demonstrating that the impact on human health of the foods and nutrients they contain can only be fully understood by also considering the contribution of the human intestinal microbiome. To this end, beyond the ultimate message of the studies under consideration, we will carefully examine the research strategies (experimental protocols, models, and technologies) that scientists in the field employ to understand the relationship between intestinal microorganisms, diet, and human health. In a broader context, the acquired skills will enable an understanding of how studying microbial ecosystems associated with each human being can be crucial for the development of effective personalized nutritional and therapeutic strategies.
CFU / Hours
1 ECTS / 8 hours
Teaching period
The course is scheduled to take place on February 13 and 20, 2025. The timetable and rooms assignments are as follows:
feb 13 2025 13.30-17.30 U3-07
feb 20 2025 13.30-17.30 U1-05