In the first half of the conference, Drs. Langevin and Wayne introduced the sequence of events that lead to the Forum and explained the importance of connecting clinicians and researchers. Dr. Alessio Fasano’s keynote lecture on the microbiome and intestinal permeability was followed by a clinical panel discussion of related topics including gluten sensitivity and probiotics.
- Introduction and Welcome by Drs. Helene Langevin and Peter Wayne, Osher Center
- Keynote presentation by Dr. Alessio Fasano, MGH
- Clinical Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A, moderated by Dr. Darshan Mehta, Osher Center/MGH
- Panelists include Drs. Alessio Fasano (MGH), Ather Ali, (Yale School of Medicine), Anthony Lembo (BIDMC) and Donald Levy (Osher Center)