Dr. Joshua R. Korzenik presents The Gut Microbiome and Factors That Influence Its Composition at the SCDROCKS Conference, hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (SCDA).
In this presentation, Dr. Korzenik explores the gut microbiome and the many factors that shape its composition in both health and disease. He discusses how diet, environment, and host biology interact with the microbiome, and why these relationships are particularly relevant in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
The discussion includes perspectives relevant to individuals interested in dietary approaches such as the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Dr. Joshua R. Korzenik is a leading IBD researcher and clinician recognized for his dedication to patient care. He previously served as Director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and has been involved in IBD research and clinical care for nearly 25 years.
His work has contributed to understanding the role of the innate immune system and the intestinal microbiome in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.