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WHAT IS THE PURINA INSTITUTE MICROBIOME FORUM VIRTUAL EVENT?

The complexity of microbiome science can sometimes obscure the translation of research findings into useful applications.

The Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Virtual Event is dedicated to providing clinically relevant microbiome science for practicing veterinarians. Topics for the 2024 event include:

  • Microbiome-centric approaches to chronic gastrointestinal signs
  • Diagnosis and treatment of invasive and luminal Escherichia coli
  • Diarrhea management without antibiotics
  • Dietary trials and food-responsive enteropathies
  • Microbiome shifts in health and disease
  • Tryptophan metabolism and the gut microbiome
  • How the microbiome alters drug metabolism

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND THIS EVENT?

  • Learn from globally renowned veterinary experts at the forefront of microbiome research and how to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • Learn best practices you can immediately apply to veterinary case management.
  • Learn about evidence-based, clinically relevant microbiome science in a non-product-promotional setting.
  • Expand your practical knowledge of the intestinal microbiome and its roles in gut health and disease.
  • Earn up to 6 hours of continuing education (CE) credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval when attending the live event (CE is not applicable to on-demand recordings)!
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MICROBIOME FORUM VIRTUAL EVENT PROGRAM

Agenda

Agenda

time iconNovember 6, 2024 09:00

Welcome and Introductions

speaker headshot Natalia Wagemans
MD, PhD
speaker headshot Jan Suchodolski
MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
time iconNovember 6, 2024 09:10

Incorporating the microbiome in daily clinical practice—Case-based diagnostic and treatment approaches to chronic GI signs

speaker headshot Fabio Procoli
DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA, MRCVS
time iconNovember 6, 2024 10:00

Resident E. coli: A frenemy within

speaker headshot Kenneth Simpson
BCM&S, PhD, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA
time iconNovember 6, 2024 10:30

Research Report: Diet digestibility and its impact on gut microbiome modulation of dogs and cats

speaker headshot Ananda Portella Felix
MS, PhD
time iconNovember 6, 2024 11:00

Break

time iconNovember 6, 2024 11:10

Practical management of food-responsive enteropathies—How to perform proper dietary trials

speaker headshot Aarti Kathrani
BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), FHEA
time iconNovember 6, 2024 12:00

Panel discussion and Q&A

Day 1 Speakers

time iconNovember 7, 2024 09:00

Welcome and Introductions

speaker headshot Natalia Wagemans
MD, PhD
speaker headshot Jan Suchodolski
MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
time iconNovember 7, 2024 09:10

Switching from antibiotics to microbiota-friendly treatment in chronic diarrhea dogs—A case-based presentation

speaker headshot Linda Toresson
DVM, PhD, Swedish Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
time iconNovember 7, 2024 10:00

Research Report: Impact of metronidazole in adult cats and the effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis on fiber fermentation

speaker headshot Sara Belchik
MS, PhD candidate
time iconNovember 7, 2024 10:30

Break

time iconNovember 7, 2024 10:40

Microbiome shifts in canine and feline health and disease

speaker headshot Jan Suchodolski
MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM
time iconNovember 7, 2024 11:10

Dietary tryptophan and the gut microbiome: Emerging approaches to optimize intestinal and systemic health

speaker headshot Patrick Barko
DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
time iconNovember 7, 2024 11:40

How the microbiome alters drug metabolism

speaker headshot Jennifer Reinhart
DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP
time iconNovember 7, 2024 12:10

Panel discussion and Q&A

Day 2 Speakers

Speakers

Natalia Wagemans

MD, PhD

Jan Suchodolski

MedVet, DrVetMed, PhD, AGAF, DACVM

Fabio Procoli

DMV, MVetMed, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA, MRCVS

Kenneth Simpson

BCM&S, PhD, DACVIM, Dipl ECVIM-CA

Aarti Kathrani

BVetMed (Hons), PhD, DACVIM (SAIM, Nutrition), FHEA

Linda Toresson

DVM, PhD, Swedish Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Patrick Barko

DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)

Jennifer Reinhart

DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP

Frequently Asked Questions

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The program has been approved for up to 6 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval, based on which live presentations are attended. You must be logged in to the platform to view the live content and receive credit for attendance. During the live sessions, you will receive more information on how to obtain your CE certificate. If you attended live and missed the instructions on how to download your CE certificate, please contact us at: PurinaInstituteEvents@nestle.com. If you do not require CE credit, you can download your Certificate of Attendance in the Resource Center.

If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be able to view it later on demand; however, no CE credit will be awarded for viewing the on-demand presentation. An Attendance Certificate will be available for download in the Resource Center on the platform.

Yes, the online event will be recorded and available for viewing later. You will receive an email letting you know when the event is available on demand. Continuing education (CE) credit will be given only to those who attend the live event on 6-7 November 2024, however, you will be able to download an Attendance Certificate in the Resource Center on the platform for watching the event on demand.

If you have watched part or all of the event on demand, you can customize and download your certificate of attendance from the Resource Center. RACE CE certificates are not available for viewing the on-demand program.

Yes. You can register using the REGISTER TO ATTEND button at the top of this page. Simply provide the requested information to register.

This is a virtual event. You can participate from wherever you have internet access. The event is accessible via desktop, laptop, mobile, and tablet devices.

Yes, you can download and save any or all of the documents available in the Resource Center. You will be able to access the Resource Center in the navigation tab on the event platform once you log in (top right corner of this page).

No, you do not need to download or install any software to participate in our virtual event. You only need internet access.

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ABOUT THE PURINA INSTITUTE

At the Purina Institute, we believe science is more powerful when it’s shared. That’s why we’re on a mission to unlock the power of nutrition to help pets live better, longer lives.

As a global professional organization, the Purina Institute shares Purina’s leading-edge research and evidence-based information from the wider scientific community in an accessible, actionable way so veterinary professionals are empowered to put nutrition at the forefront of pet health discussions to further improve and extend the healthy lives of pets through nutrition.

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