About This Course

"The Human Microbiome" course provided by EIT Food delves into the complex world of the microbiota residing in the human body, exploring its crucial role in human health and disease. Comprising 12 hours of learning across 3 modules, the course illuminates how microbiota influence daily lives through diet, lifestyle, and health, with a strong emphasis on practical knowledge meant to empower informed decision-making.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the evolution of human microbiome throughout different stages of life.
• Identify how dietary habits impact the microbiome.
• Explain the microbiome's functions within the gastrointestinal tract.
• Discuss the connection between microbiome profiles and various diseases.
• Analyze the complexities of microbiome ecosystems.
• Debate the day-to-day impacts of the microbiome on personal health and lifestyle choices.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for individuals eager to deepen their understanding of the microbiome’s effects on health. It is ideal for health enthusiasts, students in related fields, and professionals in healthcare looking to expand their knowledge base.

Course Contents

• Introduction to the Human Microbiome
• Assessing Changes in the Microbiome Over Lifespan
• The Impact of Diet on Microbiome
• Microbiome Functions in the Gastrointestinal Tract
• Understanding Microbiome and Disease Linkages
• Role of Lifestyle in Microbiome Modulation

Real-World Application

Knowledge from this course can be used to make informed decisions on diet and lifestyle that cater to personal health optimization, prevent or manage diseases, and contribute to academic or professional projects within healthcare and nutritional sciences.

Contributing Institutions

• University of Turin
• University of Reading
• Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
• Microbion
• Quadram Bioscience Institute