The microbiome as an active immunological participant
Emerging data has demonstrated an important role for microbes of the gastrointestinal tract influencing local and systemic immunological responses.
Learning objectives:
- Review the features of the gut microflora and the role that it plays in normal homeostasis
- Discuss how the gut microflora can influence, and be influenced by disease
- Discuss novel approaches that involve harnessing microbiota to prevent or manage disease
Speaker: Robert R. Jenq, MD MSKCC
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