Kumar Sankaran

I’m Kumar, the CEO of Leucine Rich Bio. Over the course of the last decade I have helped bring to market microbiome based testing and products. The microbiome is an important aspect of human health. It influences our well being, immunity and even our behaviour.

Improving Health via the Human Microbiome - Online Course

Over the course of 4 webinars, I would like to share the knowledge that I have gained. The details of the course are as follows:

An online course spread over 4 Saturdays, starting at 8AM IST.

The topics that will be covered in this course are as follows:

Webinar 1 (May 7th): Introduction to the Microbiome

Topics to be covered:

• What is the microbiome?
• Brief history of the microbiome
• Overview of the human microbiome
• Profiling the human microbiome

Webinar 2 (May 14th): Role of Microbiome in Diseases & Well Being

• Gut - Brain Axis
• Gut - Lung Axis
• Gut Microbiome’s role in Diabetes, Obesity & Cardiovascular Diseases
• Gut Microbiome’s role in Immunity

Webinar 3 (May 21st): Food, Fermented Foods & the Gut Microbiome

• Role of Food in shaping our microbiome
• Role of fermented foods & fibers
• Negative effects of Antibiotics
• The microbiome diet

Webinar 4 (May 28th): Humans as a Holobiont

• The holobiont concept
• Role of the external environment on the human microbiome
• Agricultural practices and the human microbiome

Please note that all sessions will be recorded and the recording will be made available to the participants

Fees: Rs.7500 or $100

Register: https://rzp.io/l/microbiome

New batches start at the beginning of every month.