Identifying Microbiome Markers of Progression of Alzheimer's Disease - Fall 2020

Explore groundbreaking research on microbiome markers for Alzheimer's disease progression in this 51-minute seminar presented by Dr. Ami Bhatt, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Genetics at Stanford University. Delve into genome analysis techniques, including linked read and long-range sequencing, DNA extraction methods, and Nanopore sequencing. Examine the challenges of small protein analysis and meta-riboseq approaches. Investigate the microbiome's impact on neuroinflammatory events and age of onset in Alzheimer's disease. Gain insights into cohort data, practical aspects of the research, and cutting-edge tools used in the field. Conclude with a thought-provoking Q&A session and final reflections on the future of microbiome research in neurodegenerative diseases.