The Microbiome & The Associated Metabolites in Health and Diseases. 2.5 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course provides an overview on the role of the microbiome and the associated metabolites in human health and diseases. It will focus on clarifying the conceptual framework for understanding how microbiome and the associated metabolites, particularly gut microbiome, impact human health and well- being. The course will also introduce students to the technologies and approaches used to study the microbiome and the associated metabolites in human and murine models. Prerequisites: MICR 5051 Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.