Detecting Troubling Gastrointestinal Conditions Earlier With Ingestible Capsules

Reza Ghodssi is developing an ingestible capsule that can monitor GI diseases.

Microbiombiome Center Social 

When: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Where: ESJ 2204

To kick off our spring activities, the center is hosting a social gathering on Tuesday, February 4th in ESJ 2204, where our microsocial spring seminars will take place. Snacks will be provided. We hope you can attend and meet other microbiome enthusiasts.

Invited Speaker Series

Speaker: Suzanne E. Dorsey, Deputy Secretary at the Maryland Department of the Environment

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Time: 4–5 p.m.

Location: ESJ 2204 & Zoom link

Suzanne Dorsey will share her experience of over 30 years working towards conservation as a scientist and within a governmental agency. Dorsey will reflect back on how regulators might receive ideas that are generated by scientists. She is looking forward to having an open discussion with the audience.

When:  Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4 p.m.

Location: ESJ 2204

Innovation and Translation in Microbiome Research Symposium

When: Friday, March 21, 2025

Where: University of Maryland-Baltimore Health Sciences Facility III

Theme: Technological Innovation in Microbiome Investigations

Discover the latest in microbiome research and innovation. Connect with leading experts, share your research, and explore new collaborations. Learn More.

Submit your abstract by Friday, February 14, 2025

Register by Saturday, March 1, 2025

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News of Interest

Microbiome Science Needs More Microbiologists

Microbiome science is a multidisciplinary field, but classical microbiologists are needed to ensure advances are grounded in our understanding of basic microbiological concepts. Read more in this recent Nature article.

To have your research, events, or other resources included in the next newsletter, contact the center's program coordinator Gabi Steinbach at gabis@umd.edu.