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Registrations for this event are now closed. To be placed on a waiting list, please contact Erica Gilbert on (02) 6813 0916.

The aim of this presentation is to provide a snapshot of the emerging research, interest and clinical application of the gut microbiome and its medical relevance to current practice in Gastroenterology.

Presenter: Dr Margaret Leach, Gastroenterologist

Target Audience: This is a GP and GP Registrar focussed event, however, Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Students, Specialists, Allied Health Professionals and other health professionals with an interest in this topic are also welcome to attend

Program:

• 6.30pm - Registration/Light Refreshments (provided)
• 6.45pm - Welcome
• 6.50pm – Local Service Showcase: Tresillian in Western Family Care Centre
• 7.00pm - Education Presentation & Case Study Discussion
• 8.00pm - Interactive Discussion/Q&A
• 8.30pm - Evaluation and Close

Learning Outcomes:

• Comprehend the relationship between humans, their microbes and the environment to better understand the maintenance of health and management of diseases
• Recognise the importance of gut microbiota in colorectal (CRC) cancer prevention and provide lifestyle modification and dietary advice as a compliment to CRC screening
• Define what a prebiotic and probiotic is and appreciate why their use is controversial
• Recognise the external factors affecting the human gut microbiome
• Comprehend the role of Fruit Fecal Microbiota transplant in management of Clostridium Difficile infections and introduce current research pursuits
• Identify diet, lifestyle and external factors which can influence gut microbiome to promote gut health and potentially reduce the incidence of CRC, NASH and IBD

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