Unlocking the Power of Akkermansia: Healthy Weight and Blood Sugar Metabolism
Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring experts Drs. De Vos and Oubre as they delve into the fascinating world of Akkermansia, a promising next-generation bacteria and its transformative effects on blood sugar and weight management. This webinar is your key to understanding the latest research and unlocking the potential for optimal metabolic health for your patients.
Objectives:
- Explore the discovery and history of Akkermansia
- Understand the link among Akkermansia, blood glucose regulation, and effective weight control
- Understand the research on pasteurized Akkermansia vs. live Akkermansia and its impact on metabolic health
- Acquire actionable strategies for integrating Akkermansia into your patient care protocols
- Engage in a dynamic panel discussion with Dr. de Vos and Dr. Oubre for personalized insights and practical applications
Hourly Schedule
November 15, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Speakers:
Willem M. de Vos, PhD
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Speakers:
Philip Oubre, MD
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Panel of all speakers, including Dr. Bland
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Speakers:
Jeff Bland, PhD, Philip Oubre, MD, Willem M. de Vos, PhD
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.
Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDFunctional Medicine Founder and Pioneer
Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health.
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world. -
Willem M. de Vos, PhDDutch academic and microbiologist
Willem M. de Vos, PhD is a Dutch academic and microbiologist. He studied for his PhD at the University of Groningen. He is notable for winning the Spinozapremie in 2008. Dr. De Vos is currently serving as an Academy Professor for the Academy of Finland.
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Philip Oubre, MDFunctional Medicine Physician
Philip Oubre, MD is a Functional Medicine physician who focuses on restoring people’s inner wellness by helping them understand the root causes of their illness. He believes in personalizing medicine to the individual’s needs. He focuses on improving nutrition, restoring gut function, removing toxins, balancing hormones, managing stress, and supporting movement in order to restore wellness. By utilizing a prescribed supplement regimen, he can help people get back to wellness even faster!
Sponsor
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Metagenics Institute
