CBR Distinguished Visitor Program – Lecture

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The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) cordially invites you to attend the second lecture of the CBR Distinguished Visitor Program, generously supported by Ms Nirmala Govindan Pullur. 

Title: Gut Microbiome Alterations in Alzheimer’s Disease 

Speaker: Prof. Barbara Bendlin, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA  

Date: 25 August 2025, Monday
Time: 4 – 5 PM, followed by high tea
Venue: CBR Auditorium  

 Abstract:

The gut microbiome, a huge community of bacteria that live in our digestive tract, is becoming increasingly important in brain health. Recent studies have connected gut flora changes to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, and brain imaging results. Gut health issues may affect the brain via a variety of mechanisms, including altered intestinal permeability, commonly known as leaky gut, which allows hazardous substances to enter the bloodstream. The immune system is stimulated, causing inflammation to alter brain cells and changes in microbial metabolites, which may have an impact on brain function and resilience. These gut-brain interactions are transforming our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. They not only help us to understand how neurodegeneration may develop but also point towards the new opportunities for early detection, prevention, and treatment. This talk will showcase cutting-edge findings from international studies on the gut microbiome in Alzheimer’s disease and discuss how this ever-increasing field could inform strategies to support healthy ageing across diverse populations worldwide.  

Speaker’s profile:

Prof. Barbara Bendlin teaches medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the Deputy Director of the university’s Center for Health Disparities Research and oversees the Neuroscience and Public Policy graduate program. Her NIH funded research focuses on aging and neurodegenerative illness, with a special emphasis on brain imaging and the role of factors influencing dementia risk, such as the gut microbiota, vascular risk factors, and social contextual factors. Prof. Bendlin is the Director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s Research Education Component, and she is dedicated to training the future generation of dementia researchers.

This is an in-person event; registration is not required for participation. 

 

For information about the inaugural lecture of the CBR DVP, please visit this page  

—- ALL ARE WELCOME—-

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