Health & Aging from the Perspective of the Alimentary Tract Microbiota

Dr. David Welsh
Associate Professor of Medicine Section Pulmonary/Critical Care
Location: CSRB seminar room 563

For more information or program materials email Dr. David Welsh at DWelsh@lsuhsc.edu

  • Describe how the gut microbiota modulates behaviors.
  • Examine the gut-lung axis in host defense against pneumonia.
  • Explain how aging affects the microbiota and immunity against influenza


Accreditation: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans designates this live activity for a maximum 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.