Event

Event: Understanding the mechanisms of the GIBA community building workshop

Date:
Time:
10:00am to 4:00pm UK time
Registration deadline:
Registration closed
Location:
Online and at London, venue to be confirmed
Event type:
Workshop
Audience:
Researchers at any career stage including early career researchers, industry and other stakeholders
Cost:
Free

BBSRC intends to hold the workshop as a hybrid event on 28 March 2023 in London (approximately from 10:00am to 4:00pm, venue to be confirmed). Subject to final venue and technical feasibility only a small number of virtual participants may be possible.

Participation is by registration only and space at the venue will be limited, so please register by 1 March 2023.

Background

The gut-immunology-brain axis (GIBA) is a complex network of direct and indirect bidirectional communication routes involving multiple biological systems and signalling pathways such as neural, endocrine, metabolic and immune pathways.

The GIBA is an emerging area of research with potential to improve physical, cognitive and mental health across the lifecourse. However, many of the biological mechanisms underpinning the GIBA and how it is modulated by lifestyle and other factors are not well understood.

Aims of the workshop

BBSRC recognises that to advance research and innovation of the GIBA field will require new interdisciplinary partnerships and integrated approaches across biological systems and disciplines, as well the use and development of high-quality methodologies and tools.

The workshop is intended to provide an opportunity to bring together researchers from across disciplines and sectors to:

  • facilitate networking, knowledge exchange and to foster the formation of new interdisciplinary collaborations
  • explore the opportunities, challenges and the research and innovation community needs to advance understanding of the GIBA and inform future activities

Ask a question about this event

Louisa Jenkin, BBSRC

Email: bfh@bbsrc.ukri.org

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