Kristine Steffen to discuss eating disorders and the gut microbiome at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on May 21
Kristine Steffen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., will present “Neurobiological Underpinnings of Eating Disorders & Obesity: Focus on the Microbiome” from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, via Zoom. Dr. Steffen is a professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North Dakota State University, a research scientist at Sanford Health in Fargo, N.D., and a clinical assistant professor at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the gut microbiome and its functions.
- Provide an overview of the gut-brain-axis concerning control of mood and feeding.
- Describe the microbiome and eating disorder literature.
- Review microbiome and bariatric surgery data.
This Grand Rounds presentation, sponsored by the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences and the School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, is broadcast via video conference to many sites throughout North Dakota and Minnesota and is also streamed via personal computers. If you want information on how to attend, please contact Teresa Klein at 701.293.4101 or teresa.klein@UND.edu.
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
