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ISAPP welcomes participation in upcoming one-day scientific symposium in Tokyo
To help meet the goals of accelerating global scientific advancement and showcasing innovative biotics research, ISAPP will hold a scientific symposium on October 6, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan in conjunction with its annual meeting. -
A mechanism linking the newborn skin microbiota to neurodevelopment, with Prof. Rihua Xie and Dr. Yuhang Zhang
Prof. Rihua Xie and Dr. Yuhang Zhang speak about vaginal microbiota transfer (VMT) and how it may affect neurodevelopment in newborn infants born by Cesarean section. -
Gut microbiota development in preterm and non-preterm infants, with Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD
This episode features Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta PhD from the University of Calgary (Canada), speaking about development of the early life gut microbiome, both in preterm and non-preterm infants. Across the field, it has been established that the early days and months of an infant’s life are very determinant of immune system development as well as… -
When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers
Panel members from the ISAPP meeting led the publication of an Editorial in Gut Microbes on how to navigate guidelines from trusted professional societies when they produce differing conclusions about the use of probiotics for gastrointestinal disorders. -
New ISAPP publication sheds light on the translation of probiotic research into clinical guidelines
A new publication titled “When probiotics guidelines differ: a practical guide for clinicians and researchers” addresses why probiotic clinical recommendations may differ and provides suggestions for interpreting recommendations that differ in either subtle or significant ways. -
Toward skin microbiome interventions for anti-aging and wound healing, with Prof. Hariom Yadav PhD
This episode features Prof. Hariom Yadav PhD, from the University of South Florida (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and potential interventions for anti-aging and wound healing. Prof. Yadav noted that humans have a stable (core) microbiome on the surface of skin cells, plus a transient microbiome that depends on recent exposures. The skin microbiome… -
Inflammatory microbes on the skin, with Dr. Nathan Archer PhD
This episode features Dr. Nathan Archer PhD from Johns Hopkins Medicine (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and particular microorganisms that cause inflammation. The skin is a dynamic organ with the main functions of keeping moisture in and keeping the environment out. Overall, the skin environment is not very welcoming to microorganisms but some have… -
Biotics, oral microbiota and potential for dental applications
Prof. Seppo Salminen writes that the biotic approach offers potential for new biological intervention strategies in dentistry, aimed at restoring the natural oral microbiota and maintaining the balance by introducing beneficial biotic components into the oral cavity. -
The skin microbiome’s role in atopic dermatitis, with Dr. Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD MPH
Dr. Maria Teresa García-Romero, MD MPH from the National Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico City talks about the skin microbiome and how it relates to atopic dermatitis. -
An introduction to skin microbiome research, with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi PhD
This episode features Dr. Aayushi Uberoi PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (USA), speaking about the skin microbiome and various techniques for studying it. The skin is a reactive interface that protects the body, with the skin on various parts of the body looking very different because of stratifications in the epithelial layers and… -
ISAPP 2026 Symposium Sessions
ISAPP’s 2026 annual meeting in Tokyo will begin with a one-day symposium program, open to external registration. This symposium brings together expert scientists from across the globe for an interactive forum for learning, community building and advancing the science. The one-day symposium sessions have been co-developed with the Japanese Society for Lactic Acid Bacteria, the… -
The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of gut health
A panel of experts evaluated the term gut health in the context of the central role of the gastrointestinal tract in health and overall well-being and proposed a definition of gut health as “a state of normal gastrointestinal function without active gastrointestinal disease and gut-related symptoms that affect quality of life”.
