(Oct, 9, 2024) –Hill's Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, today announced the gut microbiome-organ connection as the focus of the 2024 Hill's Global Symposium, one of the largest free global education opportunities available for veterinary professionals. Titled “Nourish the Gut, Nurture the Future,” this year’s event builds on Hill’s decade of research on microbiome health, providing a forum for leading experts from across the country to discuss the power of the gut microbiome and its place at the forefront of pet health care. Attendees will hear innovative insights and practical applications that will help guide clinical decision making and improve pet health.
Registration is now open for virtual attendance of the Hill's Global Symposium, which will be livestreamed October 24-25 in North America and LATAM and October 25-26 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa via the global education platform Hill’s Veterinary Academy. Registering for the event provides access to the English- or Spanish-language livestream feed, as well as on-demand access after the live event concludes.
“Supporting veterinary professionals is a key priority for Hill's Pet Nutrition, and the Hill's Global Symposium reflects that commitment by providing emerging, functional knowledge about the microbiome and how to make use of it in clinical practice,” said Dr. Jolle Kirpensteijn, Global Chief Veterinary Officer at Hill's Pet Nutrition. “We are grateful to all of the speakers for dedicating their time and expertise to help veterinary professionals better understand the power of nourishing and managing the gut microbiome.”
Attendees will hear from more than 17 renowned experts, including Hill’s scientists. They’ll address the role of the gut as a central organ impacting overall health in dogs and cats, as well as specific updates on the gut microbiome connection to the kidneys, brain and skin. A few of the presenters include:
Keynote presenter Dr. Rob Knight, director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation at the University of California San Diego, will discuss the surprising potential for the gut microbiome to help modify disease and maintain health in cats and dogs
Dr. Curtis Huttenhower with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will explore the future of health through the One Health Microbiome Resource
Dr. Jessica Quimby, DACVIM (SAIM), with The Ohio State University will discuss the therapeutic approach to balancing waste products through the gut-kidney axis
Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, with Marks DVM Consulting will address the microbiome’s role in managing chronic stress in cats
Register for the 2024 Hill’s Global Symposium. To access additional information, including the agenda and a full list of speakers, visit Hill’s Veterinary Academy.