The Human Microbiome: A New Frontier that Might Just Affect Everything

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When:
January 28, 2016 @ 11:00 pm – January 29, 2016 @ 1:30 am
2016-01-28T23:00:00+00:00
2016-01-29T01:30:00+00:00
Where:
The New Children's Museum
950 Trout Brook Dr
West Hartford, CT 06119
USA
Cost:
$8/Non-Members; $5/Members and Students; $10/Day of Event
Contact:
Tessa Rickart
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In partnership with The Jackson Laboratory, the New Children’s Museum will host the first event of its new discussion series on family health, community, and education topics.

On Thursday, January 28, at 6:00 PM, Dr. Blake Hanson from The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington CT, will present “The Human Microbiome: A New Frontier that Might Just Affect Everything” at The New Children’s Museum. The human microbiome is the collection of microorganisms that live on and in the body, affecting everything from digestion to defense against disease. Through the presentation of cutting edge research and discoveries in the field of microbial genomics, Dr. Hanson will discuss how the human microbiome plays a big role in both healthy and disease states for everyone.

Dr. Hanson’s talk will be followed by an open discussion and meet-the-scientist session. Dr. Hanson holds a PhD in Epidemiology from The University of Iowa and is interested in transmission and colonization of infectious diseases. He currently utilizes advanced technologies to study microbial genomics.

Advanced tickets are available online here at $8 for the general public and $5 for members of The New Children’s Museum and college students (with student ID). Tickets will be $10 at the door. Limited seating is available.

In case of inclement weather, Dr. Hanson’s talk and discussion will be held on Thursday, February 4, at 6:00PM.