Free
60mins
The Gut Microbiome and Probiotics
Research and Insights
Alison Clark, Professor Simon Gaisford, Nigel Denby
Wednesday 18 June 2025 20:00–21:00 BST
The Gut Microbiome and Probiotics
Research and Insights
Alison Clark, Professor Simon Gaisford, Nigel Denby
Wednesday 18 June 2025 20:00–21:00 BST
Free
60mins
CONTENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The gut microbiome is increasingly recognised as a key player in health and disease, influencing not only digestive function but also a range of conditions beyond gastroenterology. Its impact spans across therapy areas including metabolic health, immunity, and even mental health – making it a central focus of current nutrition and medical research.
Short-chain fatty acids, produced through microbial fermentation in the gut, are emerging as crucial mediators of these health effects. Alongside this, interest in the therapeutic potential of probiotics continues to grow, with evolving evidence informing clinical guidance and patient care.
This webinar will provide an overview of the gut microbiome and probiotics, exploring their relevance across a range of therapy areas as well as gaining an understanding of the emerging science. It will equip healthcare professionals with the latest insights and practical guidance to support evidence-informed decision-making and patient conversations.
We’ll cover:
- What the gut microbiome is and why it’s important, including impact in different conditions
- What probiotics are and their inclusion within guidelines and NHS guidance
- Probiotic evidence (in vitro) – reviewing viability and mode of action
- Probiotic evidence (in vivo) – looking at existing and emerging data
Watch this webinar to:
Gain understanding of
- The gut microbiome – what it is and how it functions
- The impact of the gut microbiome in different therapy areas
- The importance of short-chain fatty acids
Be aware of
- How probiotics are included within guidelines
- NHS advice around probiotics to the general public
- Emerging evidence in probiotics in different therapy areas
Be able to
- Choose an effective probiotic
- Identify patients for whom probiotics may be appropriate
- Have informed discussions with patients about probiotics if appropriate
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Expert speakers
Alison Clark
Registered Dietitian
Alison’s career started in the NHS, after gaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Nutrition & Dietetics in 2000 from the University of Surrey. She continues to work there as a Registered Dietitian on a consultancy basis working alongside consultants; optimising the nutritional status of patients with different medical diagnosis including diabetes, gastro related conditions and cardiovascular disease. In 2005, Alison developed her own successful nutrition consultancy firm; AC Health & Nutrition. Her experience includes public speaking at international and national conferences on the scientific evidence of the benefits of microflora to gut health. Alison is a spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association and will often be interviewed and quoted by the media, such as BBC News. She is the Lead Dietitian for the Symprove educational programme ensuring the team offers the highest standards of training for healthcare professionals.
Professor Simon Gaisford
UCL School of Pharmacy
Professor Gaisford holds a Chair in Pharmaceutics and has spent the last 15 years studying probiotics. He joined UCL School of Pharmacy in 2003, having previously been a Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Huddersfield. He has published 233 papers (h-index 75 with 23,000 citations), 8 book chapters and 4 books, made the Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher list in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, is the Presenter of the educational YouTube channel Pharma Drama (with more than 50,000 subscribers) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Registered Dietitian
Nigel Denby is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience, specialising in menopause nutrition. Founder of Your Menopause by Harley St at Home, Nigel is dedicated to helping women manage their menopause transition through evidence-based nutrition, empowering them to take control of their health and well-being.
CHAIR
Tanya Haffner
CEO RD MyNutriWeb
Tanya is a registered dietitian, CEO, and founder of MyNutriWeb educational hub and Nutrilicious consultancy and communications. With 30+ years of experience working across healthcare and the food sector, she leads on healthy and sustainable diet solutions and partnerships supporting professionals, organisations and brands to deliver on nutrition, health and sustainability. She is current Chair of the British Dietetic Association’s Sustainable Diets Group, supporting members to embed sustainability across dietetic and nutrition practice.
CPD CERTIFICATE & LEARNING MATERIALS
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This webinar is kindly supported by Symprove with an unrestricted educational grant
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