The Role of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Speaker: Professor Richelle Mychasiuk,
Department of Neuroscience, School of Medical Sciences,
Faculty of Medicine and Health
Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
The Role of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often induce widespread physiological disturbances that extend well beyond the CNS. Increasing evidence highlights a dynamic bidirectional communication system between the gut microbiota, the enteric nervous system (ENS), and the brain—collectively known as the microbiota-gut-brain axis This talk will explore how the microbiota-gut-brain axis shapes the physiological responses to mild TBI. Specifically demonstrating how disruptions to gut microbiota composition, intestinal barrier integrity, and immune signalling can amplify neuroinflammation and worsen clinical outcomes. I will also discuss emerging therapeutic strategies that could potentially modulate the microbiota-gut-brain axis to improve recovery.
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