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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · 19d

In our latest ISAPP-SFA blog, David Alvarado shares how setbacks, mentorship & connection at his first ISAPP meeting shaped his path in research.
His honest take shows us that persistence, not perfection, drives science!
Read the full blog now 👇
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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · 19d

Tune into this special ISAPP podcast episode, which looks back at the poster session from our annual meeting! In this podcast, Benjamin Levine, Caroline Dricot, Ceylon Simon and Qinnan Yang, all members of the SFA, describe the research they presented in Banff! 🎤

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Highlighted Posters from the 2025 ISAPP Annual Meeting - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

In this second special episode about ISAPP’s annual meeting, held in Banff (Canada) in July 2025, Executive Director Marla Cunningham introduces the four

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · 19d

It's always great to see our SFA members speak about their research! 🎤

Kenfack Marie Josiane (winner of the Gregor Reid Award for Outstanding Scholars in Developing Nations 2025) discusses The Leke project: Mapping the vaginal microbiome and benefits of vaginal lactobacilli in Cameroon
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The International Scientific Assoc for Probiotics & Prebiotics @isappscience.bsky.social · Aug 20

Get an overview of some of the scientific highlights from our annual meeting, held last month! This podcast episode features 4 speakers from our meeting, covering the varied topics of biosensor microbes, metabolic health, psychobiotics, & vaginal health.

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Highlighted Talks from the 2025 ISAPP Annual Meeting - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)

In this special episode, ISAPP’s Executive Director Marla Cunningham highlights ISAPP’s annual meeting, held in Banff, Canada in July 2025. Four speakers join the podcast to describe their talks from ...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Aug 25

Probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii is gaining attention for its unique traits and engineering potential. Could it power the next generation of therapeutic probiotics? Learn more in our latest ISAPP-SFA blog🔬 @isappscience.bsky.social

📖 www.isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/202...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 31

How can fermentation shape the future of food? PhD student Louka Cox shares her research journey, and tells us how microbes can be used to create more sustainable, nutritious products! 🌱

Read the full blog below!
🔗 www.isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/202...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 17

A huge congratulations to our ISAPP SFA Poster Winners for 2025! We are delighted to present Benjamin Levine and Caroline Dricot with their awards 🏆👏
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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 17

SFA highlight talks from Valentina Cattero (Prebiotic-like activity of cranberry extract: Modulating gut microbiota composition and enhancing intestinal barrier function in ex vivo and in vivo models) & Kait Al (Acetate and the gut-brain axis: A pilot study on mental health and metabolic outcomes)👏

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 17

Day 3 of #ISAPP2025 begins with IAC selected talks from Maria Rodriguez-Palmero Seuma(Effects of a probiotic formula on symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women) & Elaine Vaughan(Towards EU health claims for prebiotics: A focus on scientific evidence and regulatory pathways)🙌

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

#ISAPP2025 Afternoon sessions underway with talks from Haruki Kitazawa, Guy Vergeres and Maria Marco! 🎤
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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

#ISAPP2025 continues with a talk from Howard Bauchner followed by an insightful expert panel discussing the clinical translation of biotic science. Panel: Howard Bauchner, Dan Merenstein, Hania Szajewska, Geoffrey Preidis, Kristina Campbell, Kristie Leigh and Kyle Sloan 🎤
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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

Day 2 of #ISAPP2025 is off to a great start with presentations on the latest research from Paul de Vos and Carolina Tropini 🙌 We were also delighted to hear from this year's ISAPP Sanders Award for Advancement of Biotic Science winner, Remco Kort! 🏆
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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

SFA Talks from @Kristinacampbell, Sean Gibbons, and Howard Bauchner offered invaluable wisdom on science communication, career development, and strategies for publishing in high-impact journals! 🙌 #ISAPP2025

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

SFA selected talks from Melissa Basso, Timothy Bamgbose,
Rachel Penney and Hina Maniya 👏 #ISAPP2025

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 16

Day 1 of the ISAPP Annual Meeting kicked off with introductions from our SFA attendees and some interesting group discussions! 🤝#ISAPP2025

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 10

Are you up to date on our SFA blogs?👀

Visit our website to check out a catalogue of great blog posts from "Confessions of a Final Year PhD student" to "Gastrointestinal Motility: The Dynamic Conductor of the Gut Ecosystem" 📚

Join the SFA at isapp-sfa.com/member-regis...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jul 8

ISAPP 2025 is fast approaching! We are excited to grow our SFA community this year in Banff, Canada 🤝

Sign up for the ISAPP SFA at the link below! 👇
www.isapp-sfa.com/member-regis...

Missing out on this year's meeting? Follow our daily updates at #ISAPP2025 📣

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jun 19

In this month's refreshingly honest ISAPP-SFA blog post, Maryada Bohra shares how her love for research slowly turned into exhaustion and what finally helped to turn things around. Spoiler: it wasn’t more coffee or better planning!

Read here: www.isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/202...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Apr 14

Have you ever had a “gut feeling”? In this blog post Pablo Cataldo talks about the connection between our gut microbes and brain function 🧠

Learn about exciting ways to study this link in the lab, and the future of brain-gut axis based therapies! 👇

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Mar 10

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Mar 10

Networking at meetings can sometimes be an overwhelming task, but at ISAPP 2024 Caroline Dricot found connections over scientific discussions, a brewery tour, and even an impromptu Irish dance! 🤝

Read about her experience in our latest blog👇

📖 www.isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/202...

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Feb 6

Did you know your gut’s movement shapes digestion, nutrient absorption, and even your microbiome? Our latest ISAPP-SFA blog by Benjamin Levine explores how gastrointestinal motility influences your health! 🍽️

📖 Read more: isapp-sfa.com/new-blog/202...

ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jan 24

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jan 24

⚠️Last chance to apply!

Abstract submissions for the ISAPP-SFA annual meeting meeting close TODAY! 👏

Don't miss this amazing opportunity. Sign up for ISAPP-SFA membership and send in your abstract now! 👇

🔗isapp-sfa.com/member-registration-2024
🔗isapp-sfa.com/submit-abstract-banff-2025

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ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jan 22

📢Three days left to submit an abstract for the ISAPP-SFA Annual Meeting!

🚫Submissions close on Friday 24th at midnight (GMT+0)

📥Apply now at www.isapp-sfa.com/submit-abstr...

ISAPP Student and Fellows Association @isappsfa.bsky.social · Jan 17

⏰One week left to submit your abstract!

The ISAPP-SFA annual meeting takes place from 15-17th July in Banff, Canada.

Apply now at isapp-sfa.com/submit-abstract-banff-2025