Microbiome Function Through the Lens of Metabolomics

Wednesday, October 22 | 12:00 PM EDT

This webinar, featuring Dr. Andrew Patterson of Penn State University, will explore how metabolomics is advancing our understanding of host–microbiome interactions, with a special focus on bile acids. Traditionally recognized for their role in fat solubilization, bile acids are now emerging as powerful biomarkers of microbiome function and versatile signaling molecules with diverse biological roles. Dr. Patterson will highlight the discovery of novel bile acid conjugates and new molecular targets, underscoring how multi-omic approaches are essential to unraveling the complex dialogue between host and microbiome.

Dr. Patterson is the Tombros Early Career Professor, Professor of Molecular Toxicology, and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University and is the Scientific Director of Metabolomics. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He received his BS in Microbiology from the Pennsylvania State University and his PhD from the Graduate Partnerships Program between the National Cancer Institute and George Washington University. Dr. Patterson did his postdoctoral fellowship in the Lab of Metabolism under Dr. Frank J. Gonzalez.