Prof John McLaughlin and Kiran Bhandal will guide you from an introduction to enteroendocrinology to latest research advancements and future research directions of the field - not to be missed!
The enteroendocrine system is located in the gastrointestinal tract, and comprises the largest endocrine system in the human body. However, its roles and functions remain incompletely understood. It senses nutrients in the gut to control digestion and signals to the brain to control appetite.
The talk will be an overview of the topic, with a presentation of recent research data from Manchester and elsewhere.
Further work is required to better understand the mechanisms involved in appetite control and unlock the therapeutic potential offered by the enteroendocrine system in gastrointestinal disease and in obesity.
SPEAKER INFORMATION |
PROFESSOR JOHN MCLAUGHLIN | John McLaughlin is Professor of Gastroenterology and Nutrition and Head of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology at the University of Manchester. He works as an honorary Consultant Gastroenterologist at Salford Royal Hospital. Professor McLaughlin's current research interests are gastrointestinal physiology in health and disease, particularly the interactions between nutrients and the gut epithelium, gut inflammation, gut hormones, and gut-to-brain signalling. He has a major interest in education and training also, therefore it has an immense privilege to have Professor McLaughlin as our main supervisor for our ReSEARCH Your Path Series.
KIRAN BHANDAL | Kiran is in her 3rd year of medical school at the University of Manchester. She was the treasurer for YoungAcademics Manchester, now the Publishing Director. Likewise, she has just finished a semester of university focused on gastroenterology where she developed particular interests in gut signalling, the gut microbiome and the obesity epidemic.
