Institut Cochin, INSERM U1016, Université de Paris, France
Presentation Title
Microbiota Medicine: Shaping the Future of Health
Summary
Our medicine today follows a fixed and static approach—one disease, one drug—treating each organ separately. However, the microbiome is changing this perspective by revealing how different parts of the body are interconnected. We now recognize axes such as the gut-brain, gut-kidney, and gut connections. Microbiota medicine promotes a more global approach, showing how gut bacteria influence immunity, metabolism, and even neurological and behavior functions.
By breaking down the barriers between organs, this new way of thinking could lead to more effective treatments, better disease prevention, and truly personalized healthcare.
The medicine of tomorrow will be dynamic and connected, integrating the complexity of the human body rather than isolating each organ.
However, many questions remain. How can we transform healthcare systems and clinical practices, where doctors are still categorized as specialists in a single disease or organ?
How can we integrate microbiota-based medicine into real-world medical applications?
Addressing these challenges will be key to fully unlocking the potential of microbiota medicine and reshaping the future of healthcare.
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