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International Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics & Gut Health

International Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics & Gut Health

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Barcelona, Spain

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April 3,4,5 2023

“Harnessing the Human Microbiome: Innovations in Probiotics, Prebiotics & Gut Health”

Conference Overview

"The International Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics & Gut Health was successfully held from April 3–5, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. The event brought together leading researchers, clinicians, microbiologists, nutritionists, pharmaceutical experts, and industry professionals to explore emerging developments in microbiome science and digestive health. The conference provided a premier global platform for sharing scientific discoveries and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Over three comprehensive days, the congress featured keynote addresses, oral presentations, poster sessions, and panel discussions covering cutting-edge topics such as probiotic strain research, prebiotic formulation, synbiotics, postbiotics, gut-brain axis interactions, microbiome sequencing technologies, and immune system modulation. The program emphasized translating microbiome research into clinical and commercial applications. The conference facilitated meaningful networking opportunities between academia and industry, encouraging partnerships that support innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and functional food development. The event strengthened global efforts to advance gut health science and promote evidence-based probiotic solutions for improving overall human health."

Inaugural Ceremony & Welcome Address
Scientific Sessions on Probiotic Research & Clinical Trials
Advances in Prebiotics, Symbiotic & Postbiotics
Gut-Brain Axis & Neurological Health Discussions
Microbiome and Immune System Interactions
Innovations in Microbiome Sequencing & Bioinformatics
Therapeutic Applications for Digestive Disorders
Functional Foods & Nutraceutical Developments

Conference Information

Dates

April 3,4,5 2023

3-day program

Venue

Barcelona, Spain

Featured Keynote Speakers

Najat Amharar

Burjeel, United Arab Emirates

Najat Amharar

Najat Amharar

Burjeel, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Najat Amharar is a French-born and French-trained laparoscopic general surgeon of Moroccan descent. She completed her comprehensive surgical training in France, gaining experience in renowned medical centers across Normandy, Bordeaux, Paris, and Lille. Her areas of specialization during training included hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal surgery, and advanced laparoscopic procedures. With over 12 years of overall experience, Dr. Amharar has spent the past 8 years practicing in the United Arab Emirates, primarily in Abu Dhabi. During this time, she has developed significant expertise in wound care (including acute, burn-related, and chronic wounds), the management of benign breast diseases, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), and proctology. Known for her meticulous approach and patient-centered care, Dr. Amharar continues to bring a wealth of international training and diverse surgical experience to her practice in the UAE.

Jhan Sebastian Saavedra Torres

Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Jhan Sebastian Saavedra Torres

Jhan Sebastian Saavedra Torres

Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Dr. Jhan Sebastián Saavedra Torres is a medical doctor from Universidad del Cauca (Colombia), with master’s degrees in Palliative Care (Universidad Nebrija) and Clinical Immunology (Universidad de Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain). He is a Family Medicine specialist from Universidad Javeriana, Cali. His current research focuses on sepsis and immunology. He is a member of the Health Research Group (GIS) and an active participant in NASA’s Human Research Program (valid through 2025). He has training in neurological diving rescue and assessment (PADI and DAN), and has authored multiple scientific publications in critical care, immunology, and global health.

Hazal Kibar Demirhan

Ankara University, Turkey

Hazal Kibar Demirhan

Hazal Kibar Demirhan

Ankara University, Turkey

Dr. Hazal Kibar Demirhan has a Ph.D. in Biology from Ankara University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences. She is currently working as an R&D Specialist at Akerbio Biotechnology. Her research focuses on probiotics, microbiota, and the immunomodulatory effects of microbiota- derived postbiotics. She has been an active researcher in numerous national and international projects, has presented at scientific conferences worldwide, and has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Fadime Kiran

Ankara University, Turkey

Fadime Kiran

Ankara University, Turkey

Dr. Fadime Kiran graduated from Ankara University in 2003 and completed her Ph.D. in microbiology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Since 2018, she has been a faculty member in the Department of Molecular Biology at Ankara University. Her research focuses on probiotics, microbiota, and host–microbiota interactions. She has conducted international collaborations with institutions in University of Turku (Finland), the French National Center for Scientific Research (France), and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité Hospital (Germany). She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and contributes to scientific journals as an editorial board member and reviewer.

Participant Profile Analysis

62%
Clinical Practitioners

General practitioners, specialists in prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and implant dentistry

28%
Academic Researchers

University faculty, postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and postgraduate residents

10%
Industry Professionals

Technology company representatives, dental laboratory technicians, biomedical engineers

Geographic Distribution

38%
Europe
27%
Asia-Pacific
22%
North America
13%
Other Regions

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