Using Host Microbiota to Study the Development of Diabetes
Department
Biological Sciences
Major
Biological Sciences
Research Advisor
Westenberg, David J.
Advisor's Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract
Investigate the relationship between host microbiota and type one and type two diabetes. Do certain members inside of a microbiota increase the likelihood of developing diabetes? Are similar bacteria in a microbiota responsible for the development of type one and type two diabetes? How do type one diabetes and type two diabetes impact the microbiota? Can we alter the microbiota to influence the severity of diabetes, or to lessen the need for insulin and medication?
Biography
Logan is a junior in biological science who has had type one diabetes for five years. He is very interested in the study of the genetics behind autoimmune disorders, and hopes to one day cure type one diabetes.
Research Category
Research Proposals
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
10 Apr 2012, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Using Host Microbiota to Study the Development of Diabetes
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Investigate the relationship between host microbiota and type one and type two diabetes. Do certain members inside of a microbiota increase the likelihood of developing diabetes? Are similar bacteria in a microbiota responsible for the development of type one and type two diabetes? How do type one diabetes and type two diabetes impact the microbiota? Can we alter the microbiota to influence the severity of diabetes, or to lessen the need for insulin and medication?
