U of T study uncovers how a new gut microbe drives the gut-lung axis

Jan 16, 2025

University of Toronto professor Arthur Mortha (right) and former postdoctoral fellow Kyle Burrows December 19, 2024 By Betty Zou A team led by University of Toronto researchers has discovered a new communication pathway between the gut and lung. Their findings...

Western-type diet during gut microbiome and immune development increases colitis susceptibility in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease

Aug 16, 2024

A PhD research seminar presented by EPIC member Dana Philpott’s PhD student Alexander Luchak, co-supervised by Ken Croitoru

Nourishing young minds: Exploring the link between adolescent mental health and the gut microbiome with Susan Campisi

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024 By Francesco Zangari Eating is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, transcending nutrition to encompass social, cultural, and psychological dimensions. Emerging at the intersection of nutrition and psychology, the emerging field of nutritional...

Missing gut microbes (and where to find them)

Mar 8, 2024

EPIC member Stephen Girardin co-hosts Emma Allen-Vercoe (University of Guelph) as part of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology’s Monday seminar series.

The interplay between the gut microbes and host health: how pathogens exploit disrupted habitats

Feb 5, 2024

EPIC members Dana Philpott and Stephen Girardin host Carolina Tropini (University of British Columbia) for a special seminar.