Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder with a multifactorial pathogenesis. Proposed mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of IBS include visceral hypersensitivity, abnormal mucosal intestinal permeability, changes in intestinal motility, low-grade inflammation, altered enteroendocrine signalling pathways and the evolving concept of dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and microbiota-brain axis alterations. The ability of the gut microbiota to communicate with the brain is emerging as an exciting concept in the relationship between health and disease.

The gastrointestinal tract and nervous system are constantly communicating with each other in a bidirectional relation which is influenced by the immune system, the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and gut microbiota. Understanding the molecular and biochemical mechanisms disturbing the complex network of communication is key to our understanding of the pathophysiology of the functional GI disorders. With the proposed webinars, we would like to share the current views and an outlook on the future of the rapidly advancing field of IBS.

We have prepared an exciting programme including the role of genetic factors, diet, microbiota, inflammation, diagnosis, and biomarkers, as well as current and future therapeutic approaches. The course will be held by a distinguished Faculty with expertise in the fields of neurogastroenterology, functional gastrointestinal disorders and microbiota.

We hope that this exchange will promote discussions and ideas that would ultimately improve the management of patients. The webinars are free of charge and will be simultaneous translated into Italian and Spanish! We will cover the sessions on Twitter via @GMFHx and the hashtag #GMFHGutBrainAxis. We encourage you to join and actively contribute to the debate, wherever you are!

 

Check out the programme:

Tuesday April 20th 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm (CEST)

Moderator: Prof. Paola Rossi, University of Pavia, Italy

8.30 pm – 9.15 pm Advances in Human Microbiome Science: Gut–Brain Connection – T. Dinan

9.15 pm – 10.00 pm Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) or Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) – G. Barbara

10.00 pm – 10.10 pm Interval Sponsor Presentation

10.10 pm – 10.30 pm Concluding questions and remarks

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Tuesday May 18th 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm (CEST)

Moderator: Prof. Maurizio Muraca, University of Padova, Italy

8.30 pm – 9.15 pm Stressed Gut, Stressed Brain and Visceral Pain in IBS – Q. Aziz

9.15 pm – 10.00 pm Diet, microbiota and abdominal bloating in IBS – K. Whelan

10.00 pm – 10.10 pm Interval Sponsor Presentation

10.10 pm – 10.30 pm Concluding questions and remarks

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Tuesday June 8th 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm (CETS)

Moderator: Prof. Giovanni Barbara, University of Bologna, Italy

8.30 pm – 9.15 pm Microbiota-brain axis in IBS – S. Collins

9.15 pm – 10.00 pm Gut microbiota and celiac disease – A. Fasano

10.00 pm – 10.10 pm Interval Sponsor Presentation

10.10 pm – 10.30 pm Concluding questions and remarks

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Tuesday June 15th 8.30 pm – 10.30 pm (CEST)

Moderator: Prof. Harry Sokol, Sorbonne University, Paris, France

8.30 pm – 9.15 pm The human microbiota: state of the art and future perspectives – J. Doré

9.15 pm – 10.00 pm Dietary recommendations for promoting gut microbiota health – Y. Sanz

10.00 pm – 10.10 pm Interval Sponsor Presentation

10.10 pm – 10.30 pm Concluding questions and remarks

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*The webinar course is supported with a grant from BROMATECH Natural Micro Food Supplements.