Front Row Lecture Series
The gut-brain axis: A key to metabolism and longevity
Supriya Srinivasan, PhD
Professor, Department of Neuroscience
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
4:00 p.m. PT | 7:00 p.m. ET
The gut-brain axis: A key to metabolism and longevity
How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. Srinivasan will reveal the intricacies of the gut-brain networks that regulate energy regulation and fat metabolism, as well as their impact on lifespan. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.
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