Public conference

On Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., Nathalie Delzenne, professor at UCLouvain, will give a lecture open to the general public entitled Innovations in Nutrition and Health: Focus on the Gut Microbiota.

The microbiota is an ecosystem made up of 100 trillion bacteria that "colonize" our intestines and play a key role in human physiology. We provide it with shelter, but also food. Indeed, diet is one of the key factors in establishing the microbiota from birth and continues to influence our health throughout our lives. What is the link between our eating habits and the gut microbiota? What innovations are there in the field of nutrition, based on the latest developments in this area? These questions will be addressed in the presentation, which will take a scientific look at nutritional and therapeutic approaches (probiotics, prebiotics) that can modulate the gut microbiota in order to optimize health and quality of life.

About the speaker

Nathalie M. Delzenne, nathalie.delzenne@uclouvain.be

Metabolism and Nutrition Research Group, Leuven Drug Research Institute, UCLouvain

Nathalie Delzenne, a specialist in nutrition and metabolism, is a professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain). Her research focuses on the impact of diet and gut microorganisms on health, particularly in relation to metabolic and behavioral diseases. Recognized for her innovative work, she is interested in how eating habits related to the gut microbiota can influence our health. In this lecture, she will share her expertise to help us better understand current nutritional issues and their impact on health.

Practical information

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Location: Academic Hall of the University of Liège

            Place du XX Août, Liège

Program

7:30 p.m.: Welcome and doors open

8:00 p.m.: Start of the conference

9:00 p.m.: Questions and answers

9:30 p.m.: End of the conference

Registration is free but mandatory

For organizational reasons, advance registration is required using the following form: Innovations in nutrition and health: the spotlight on microbiota

Nearby parking: Charles Magnette Parking, Saint-Denis Parking, Cathédrale Parking. Parking zones with parking meters: Place du 20-Août, Place Cockerill, Quai Sur Meuse.