The Role of 2'-FL HMO in Immune Modulation

Publication Date: 29 April 2020

In this video, you’ll learn about the preclinical evidence of 2-fucosyllactose (2'-FL) effects on food allergy and 2'-FL’s potential mechanisms of action.

Presenter Bio(s):

Paul Forsythe, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
McMaster University
Ontario, Canada

Dr Paul Forsythe obtained his BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry MSc in Laboratory Medicine and PhD in Mast Cell Immunopharmacology from Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following his PhD he undertook a post-doctoral fellowship with the Pulmonary Research Group at the University of Alberta (1999-2003). He continued his post-doctoral training at the Brain-Body Institute, McMaster University before joining the Faculty of Medicine in 2008. Dr Forsythe’s research explores the neuro-immuno-endocrine super-system, with a focus on identifying mechanisms underlying the influence of gut microbes, and their products on the development of diverse pathophysiological responses such as inflammation, allergic disease and mood disorders. A major focus of his work has been on obtaining an understanding of the mechanisms underlying the protective effects of gut microbes and their products in allergy and asthma.

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