Enhancing Bone Health: Exploring the Role of Synbiotic Therapy
Course Description:
Explore cutting-edge research and innovative strategies for reducing bone loss with a focus on the gut-bone axis. In this webinar, leading experts Susan Bukata, MD, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSD and Eric Schott, PhD, Co-Founder and COO of Solarea Bio, will discuss recent advancements in gut health and their implications for managing bone health in clinical settings.
Discover how enhancing gut barrier function, reducing systemic inflammation, and targeting osteoclast activity with BondiaTM (SBD111), a novel synbiotic medical food, can improve outcomes for patients at risk of bone loss.
Objectives:
- Examine the connection between gut health, systemic inflammation, and bone metabolism
- Review findings from the SBD111 clinical food trial in postmenopausal women, highlighting its role in maintaining bone mass and reducing bone resorption
- Explore how BondiaTM (SBD111) supports bone health through its impact on gut barrier function, systemic inflammation, and osteoclast activity
- Learn how to apply emerging evidence on gut-bone axis in clinical settings to improve outcomes for patients with bone health concerns
Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDJeffrey Bland, PhD, is a pioneering figure in the food-is-medicine movement and a leading expert in nutritional biochemistry. As founder of Big Bold Health, he now focuses on longevity through immune health, championing the concept of immune rejuvenation as a pathway to healthy aging. Dr. Bland’s work highlights the powerful role of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids in supporting immune resilience. Widely known as the “father of Functional Medicine,” he has spent more than 40 years advancing nutrition science, regenerative agriculture, and personalized approaches to lifelong vitality.
Dr. Bland began his career in academia as a university professor. In the early 1980s, he became a protégé of two-time Nobel Laureate, Dr. Linus Pauling. Dr. Bland then spent decades as a natural products industry insider and entrepreneur, while also serving as a scientific advisor and mentor to dynamic founders and leading brands.
A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world many times over as a renowned speaker. In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, they established another educational nonprofit called The Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, which brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to focus on new models of healthcare delivery, advancements in medical nutrition therapy, and exciting emerging science.
Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as additional books and many research papers. His next book will be published by HarperCollins in March 2027. The Nourished Gene: Rejuvenate Your Immunity, Reverse Chronic Symptoms, and Activate Your Longevity is now available for pre-order from all major booksellers.
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Eric Schott, PhDAs a graduate student at the University of Rochester Medical School, Eric pioneered studies aimed at defining the role of the gut microbiome in the induction, progression, and treatment of osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. This work set the stage for Solarea Bio’s initial focus on musculoskeletal health, where he now leads operations and clinical development of Solarea Bio products. Eric is an innovative biotechnologist driven to translate technological and scientific innovation into patient health benefits.
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Susan Bukata, MDSusan Bukata, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon internationally recognized for her expertise in bone fragility disorders, including osteoporosis and rare genetic bone diseases. Her NIH-funded research focuses on accelerating fracture healing and reducing the need for additional surgical intervention. Dr. Bukata has published extensively in leading scientific journals and holds a patent for cartilage and musculoskeletal soft tissue repair technology. She serves on several prominent boards, including the Orthopaedic Research Society Executive Board, and has been named a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly and other organizations. She completed advanced training in orthopedic oncology and metabolic bone disease at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Sponsor
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Journa
